Vinv MCP Server

Vinv (Vibe Inverse) runs your services, finds issues, and verifies fixes - with zero code changes. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

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

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-08-25 · ★ 43 · #35 OF 139 MAINTAINED DEVELOPER TOOLS · VERIFIED 2026-08-25

Apache-2.0 · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install Vinv

before you install - you'll need

The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install.

Claude Code

claude mcp add vinvai-vinvai -- npx -y vinv-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "vinvai-vinvai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "vinv-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 2026-07-23 - young repo, little track record yet

license Apache-2.0 - declared in the repository

npm package vinv-mcp - unscoped; check the name against the project README before installing

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

03 · Who maintains Vinv

Vinv is maintained by vinvai. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jul 2026.

04 · Facts

repository: github.com/vinvai/vinvai
website: https://vinv.ai/
category: developer tools - ranked #35 of 139 actively-maintained developer tools servers as of 2026-08-25.
registry: io.github.VinvAI/vinv (active, first published 2026-08-21 · 4 versions)
packages: npm:vinv-mcp

05 · Vinv FAQ

What is Vinv?

Vinv (Vibe Inverse) runs your services, finds issues, and verifies fixes - with zero code changes. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

Is Vinv still maintained?

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

How do I install Vinv?

Run `npx -y vinv-mcp`. The README does not document required environment variables for a basic install. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does Vinv 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 Vinv

Alternatives to Vinv

Maintained developer tools servers if Vinv isn't the fit.

Pairs well with

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