Dash MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools to interact with the Dash documentation browser API. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People connecting browser automation tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-07-31 · ★ 178 · #62 OF 196 MAINTAINED BROWSER AUTOMATION · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

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01 · Install Dash MCP Server

Claude Code

claude mcp add kapeli-dash-mcp-server -- uvx dash-mcp-server

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "kapeli-dash-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "dash-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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 MIT - declared in the repository

pypi package dash-mcp-server - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

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

03 · Who maintains Dash MCP Server

dash-mcp-server is maintained by kapeli. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jul 2025.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/kapeli/dash-mcp-server
category: browser automation - ranked #62 of 196 actively-maintained browser automation servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.Kapeli/dash-mcp-server (active, first published 2026-03-17)
packages: pypi:dash-mcp-server

05 · Dash MCP Server FAQ

What is Dash MCP Server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides tools to interact with the Dash documentation browser API. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Dash MCP Server still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-07-31. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Dash MCP Server?

Run `uvx dash-mcp-server`. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Dash MCP Server run locally?

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

06 · Alternatives to Dash MCP Server

Alternatives to Dash MCP Server

Maintained browser automation servers if Dash MCP Server isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

Servers that cover what Dash MCP Server doesn't - only shown when the pairing reason fits the companion.

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