GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time MCP Server

GEML is an Agent-Native fundamental markup format and protocol, designed for people and AI agents to read and write the same document. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting documentation tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in JavaScript.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-25 · ★ 25 · #21 OF 183 MAINTAINED DOCUMENTATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

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01 · Install GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time

Claude Code

claude mcp add geml-spec-geml -- npx -y @geml/geml

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "geml-spec-geml": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@geml/geml"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license no standard license detected - usage rights unclear; check the repo before commercial use

npm package @geml/geml - the @geml scope differs from the repo owner (geml-spec); confirm it's the project's official package

registry namespace io.github.geml-spec is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · What GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Latest releases

viewer-v1.2.2-1 · 2026-08-14

Release of the GEML viewer extension. · Install · Download geml-viewer-1.2.2.zip, unzip, then load the folder via chrome://extensions → Load unpacked.

viewer-v1.2.1 · 2026-08-07

Release of the GEML viewer extension. · Install · Download geml-viewer-1.2.1.zip, unzip, then load the folder via chrome://extensions → Load unpacked.

viewer-v1.2.0 · 2026-08-05

Release of the GEML viewer extension. · Install · Download geml-viewer-1.2.0.zip, unzip, then load the folder via chrome://extensions → Load unpacked.

04 · Who maintains GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time

GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time is maintained by geml-spec. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jun 2026.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/geml-spec/geml
website: https://github.com/geml-spec/geml
category: documentation - ranked #21 of 183 actively-maintained documentation servers as of 2026-08-25.
release cadence: 7 releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-08-14)
registry: io.github.geml-spec/geml (active, first published 2026-07-28 · 16 versions)
packages: npm:@geml/geml

06 · GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time FAQ

What is GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time?

GEML is an Agent-Native fundamental markup format and protocol, designed for people and AI agents to read and write the same document. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-25 and it shipped 7 releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time?

Run `npx -y @geml/geml`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via npx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

07 · Alternatives to GEML - a plain-text document format built to be edited in place, one section at a time

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