Logbook MCP Server

Coding agents often skip git history. It is large, and an arbitrary slice can give the wrong picture. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

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

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-07-17 · ★ 3 · #121 OF 194 MAINTAINED CODING AGENT · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

MIT · JavaScript servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Logbook

Claude Code

claude mcp add promptwheel-ai-logbook -- npx -y @promptwheel/logbook-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "promptwheel-ai-logbook": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@promptwheel/logbook-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

repo age created 2026-07-10 - young repo, little track record yet

license MIT - declared in the repository

npm package @promptwheel/logbook-mcp - the @promptwheel scope differs from the repo owner (promptwheel-ai); confirm it's the project's official package

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

03 · Who maintains Logbook

logbook is maintained by promptwheel-ai. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jul 2026.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/promptwheel-ai/logbook
category: coding agent - ranked #121 of 194 actively-maintained coding agent servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.promptwheel-ai/logbook (active, first published 2026-07-13 · 3 versions)
packages: npm:@promptwheel/logbook-mcp

05 · Logbook FAQ

What is Logbook?

Coding agents often skip git history. It is large, and an arbitrary slice can give the wrong picture. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Logbook still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-08-25, its last commit was 2026-07-17. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install Logbook?

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

Does Logbook 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 Logbook

Alternatives to Logbook

Maintained coding agent servers if Logbook isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

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

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