# Paste MCP server

> Allows AI clients to search clipboard history, pull items into context, and save outputs to pinboards locally on macOS.

- Repository: https://github.com/pasteapp/paste-mcp
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/pasteapp/paste-mcp
- Transport: stdio
- Stars: 3
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 0.1.3

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add paste-mcp -- npx -y @pasteapp/mcp
```

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

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paste-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pasteapp/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

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

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "paste-mcp": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pasteapp/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"paste-mcp","type":"stdio","command":"npx","args":["-y","@pasteapp/mcp"]}'
```

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

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paste-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pasteapp/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add paste-mcp -- npx -y @pasteapp/mcp
```

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

```toml
[mcp_servers.paste-mcp]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@pasteapp/mcp"]
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user paste-mcp npx -- -y @pasteapp/mcp
```

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

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "paste-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@pasteapp/mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## FAQ

### Is my data private when using Paste MCP?

Yes, the server runs locally on your Mac and sends nothing to Paste's servers; data only reaches the AI apps you approve.

### What should I do if the AI tool says Paste isn't available?

Ensure that the Paste application is running and that MCP is enabled in the Settings menu.