Canary MCP Server
Mindstone's internal release-pipeline test connector - not for use. It exists only to validate the rebel-oss release pipeline end-to-end. Single ping tool; no external dependencies, no auth, no bridge.
People connecting productivity tools to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in TypeScript.
One of 41 MCP servers published from mindstone/mcp-servers. Stars and repository activity are shared across all of them. See all 41 →
VERIFIED ACTIVE
LAST COMMIT 2026-08-19 · VERIFIED 2026-08-25
NOASSERTION · TypeScript servers · how we verify → /methodology
01 · Install Canary
before you install - you'll need
The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install.
Claude Code
claude mcp add mindstone-mcp-servers-connectors-canary -- npx -y @mindstone/mcp-server-canary Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config
{
"mcpServers": {
"mindstone-mcp-servers-connectors-canary": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@mindstone/mcp-server-canary"
]
}
}
} 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 @mindstone/mcp-server-canary - published under the repo owner's npm scope (@mindstone)
registry namespace io.github.mindstone is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner
03 · Who maintains Canary
Canary is maintained by mindstone. We track 41 MCP servers from mindstone - 41 actively maintained, 10 combined GitHub stars, oldest repo from Apr 2026. Full record: all servers from mindstone.
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- Slack Slack MCP server: channels, messages, threads, reactions, users, files, and scheduled messages ★ 10
- HubSpot HubSpot CRM: contacts, deals, tickets, line items, properties, marketing, files, workflows, threads ★ 10
- Gamma Gamma AI presentation generation MCP server for Model Context Protocol hosts ★ 10
- Browser Automation Browser automation MCP server: navigate, fill forms, click, screenshot, and manage tabs ★ 10
04 · Facts
- repository
- github.com/mindstone/mcp-servers
- category
- productivity - actively maintained as of 2026-08-25.
- registry
- io.github.mindstone/mcp-server-canary (active, first published 2026-05-29 · 3 versions)
- packages
- npm:@mindstone/mcp-server-canary
05 · Canary FAQ
What is Canary?
Mindstone's internal release-pipeline test connector - not for use. It exists only to validate the rebel-oss release pipeline end-to-end. Single ping tool; no external dependencies, no auth, no bridge.
Is Canary still maintained?
Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-08-19. We re-verify nightly.
How do I install Canary?
Run `npx -y @mindstone/mcp-server-canary`. The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.
Does Canary 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.
06 · Alternatives to Canary
Alternatives to Canary
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