Install the MCP server as a Desktop Extension using the pre-built mcp-server.mcpb file:

Simply drag and drop the mcp-server.mcpb file onto Claude Desktop to install the extension.

The MCP bundle package includes the MCP server and all necessary configuration. Once installed, the server will be available without additional setup.

[!NOTE] MCP bundles provide a streamlined way to package and distribute MCP servers. Learn more about Desktop Extensions.

Install MCP Server

Or manually:

1. Open Cursor Settings
2. Select Tools and Integrations
3. Select New MCP Server
4. If the configuration file is empty paste the following JSON into the MCP Server Configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "FireHydrant": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "firehydrant-mcp",
        "start",
        "--api-key",
        "..."
      ]
    }
  }
}

claude mcp add firehydrant-mcp npx firehydrant-mcp start -- --api-key ...

Refer to Official Windsurf documentation for latest information

1. Open Windsurf Settings
2. Select Cascade on left side menu
3. Click on Manage MCPs. (To Manage MCPs you should be signed in with a Windsurf Account)
4. Click on View raw config to open up the mcp configuration file.
5. If the configuration file is empty paste the full json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "FireHydrant": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "firehydrant-mcp",
        "start",
        "--api-key",
        "..."
      ]
    }
  }
}

Refer to Official VS Code documentation for latest information

1. Open Command Palette
2. Search and open MCP: Open User Configuration. This should open mcp.json file
3. If the configuration file is empty paste the full json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "FireHydrant": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "firehydrant-mcp",
        "start",
        "--api-key",
        "..."
      ]
    }
  }
}

You need to do the following

1. Open claude Desktop
2. Open left hand side pane, then click on your Username
3. Go to Settings
4. Go to Developer tab (on the left hand side)
5. Click on Edit Config Paste the following config in the configuration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "FireHydrant": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "firehydrant-mcp",
        "start",
        "--api-key",
        "..."
      ]
    }
  }
}

npx firehydrant-mcp start --api-key ...

For a full list of server arguments, run:

npx firehydrant-mcp --help