# PAPI MCP server

> Provides structured plan, build, review, and release cycles for AI coding assistants to maintain project direction and decision history.

- Repository: https://github.com/getpapi/papi
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/getpapi/papi
- Transport: stdio, remote
- Stars: 11
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 0.402.225

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add papi -- npx -y @papi-ai/server
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "papi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@papi-ai/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "papi": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@papi-ai/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "papi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@papi-ai/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.papi]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@papi-ai/server"]
```

### Gemini CLI (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "papi": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@papi-ai/server"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Tools (15)

- `orient`
- `setup`
- `plan`
- `build_list`
- `build_execute`
- `tutorial_mode`
- `board_view`
- `board_edit`
- `ad_hoc`
- `idea`
- `bug`
- `strategy_review`
- `strategy_change`
- `zoom_out`
- `join`

## FAQ

### How does PAPI help AI coding assistants?

It provides structured plan, build, review and release cycles, plus a decision trail recording what was chosen, what was dropped, and why.

### Is there a free version of PAPI?

Yes, the full plan, build, review, and release loop is free for up to three projects without requiring a credit card.

### How do I connect PAPI to my AI assistant?

You can use a connection token from the getpapi.ai dashboard or use browser sign-in to approve the server connection.