Gud API MCP

A lightweight, full-featured API client built into your editor. Test REST and GraphQL APIs, organize requests into collections, manage environments, and generate code snippets - without switching to Postman or another external tool. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting API integration tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-04-07 · ★ 2 · #191 OF 250 MAINTAINED API INTEGRATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Gud API MCP

Claude Code

claude mcp add gudlab-gud-api -- npx -y @gudlab/gud-api-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "gudlab-gud-api": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@gudlab/gud-api-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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 @gudlab/gud-api-mcp - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@gudlab)

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

03 · Who maintains Gud API MCP

gud-api-mcp is maintained by gudlab. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Apr 2026.

04 · Facts

repository
github.com/gudlab/gud-api
website
https://gudapi.gudlab.org/docs/ai-agents
category
API integration - ranked #191 of 250 actively-maintained API integration servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry
io.github.gudlab/gud-api-mcp (active, first published 2026-07-09 · 2 versions)
packages
npm:@gudlab/gud-api-mcp

05 · Gud API MCP FAQ

What is Gud API MCP?

A lightweight, full-featured API client built into your editor. Test REST and GraphQL APIs, organize requests into collections, manage environments, and generate code snippets - without switching to Postman or another external tool. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Gud API MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-04-07. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Gud API MCP?

Run `npx -y @gudlab/gud-api-mcp`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Gud API MCP 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.

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