# Simple Commenter MCP server

> Lets an AI client search, triage, and manage website and asset feedback directly from Simple Commenter.

- Repository: https://github.com/simple-commenter/mcp-server
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/simple-commenter/mcp-server
- Transport: stdio, remote
- Stars: 0
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 1.5.0

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add --env 'SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN=<YOUR_SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN>' mcp-server -- npx -y @simple-commenter/mcp-server
```

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

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@simple-commenter/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "mcp-server": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@simple-commenter/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code CLI

```sh
code --add-mcp '{"name":"mcp-server","type":"stdio","command":"npx","args":["-y","@simple-commenter/mcp-server"],"env":{"SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN":"<YOUR_SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN>"}}'
```

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

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@simple-commenter/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex

```sh
codex mcp add mcp-server --env 'SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN=<YOUR_SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN>' -- npx -y @simple-commenter/mcp-server
```

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

```toml
[mcp_servers.mcp-server]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@simple-commenter/mcp-server"]

[mcp_servers.mcp-server.env]
SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN = "<YOUR_SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN>"
```

### Gemini CLI

```sh
gemini mcp add -s user -e 'SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN=<YOUR_SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN>' mcp-server npx -- -y @simple-commenter/mcp-server
```

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

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@simple-commenter/mcp-server"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Environment variables

| Name | Required | Secret | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `SIMPLE_COMMENTER_API_TOKEN` | no | yes | Integration token from project MCP settings; alternatively authenticate with the local init wizard. |

## Tools (15)

- `get_connection_info`
- `list_projects`
- `get_project_context`
- `list_comments`
- `get_comment`
- `update_comment_status`
- `update_comment`
- `reply_to_comment`
- `prepare_attachment_upload`
- `create_comment`
- `search_comments`
- `export_comments`
- `feedback_report`
- `bulk_update_comments`
- `create_project`

## FAQ

### How do I set up the Simple Commenter MCP server?

You can use the setup wizard by running `npx @simple-commenter/mcp-server init` in your terminal, which handles authentication and project selection.

### Can the AI client create new comments or replies?

Yes, the AI can create comments and replies, but the `init` wizard allows you to configure whether these actions are enabled for your workflow.

### How can I verify if my MCP server connection is working?

You can run the doctor command to check your Node.js version, configuration, and API connectivity.