# Vantio Optics MCP server

> Provides local-first observability for AI egress by recording outbound call destinations, processes, sizes, and timing.

- Repository: https://github.com/vantioai/vantio-open-core
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/vantioai/vantio-optics
- Transport: stdio
- Stars: 2
- Latest version: 0.1.2

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add vantio-optics -- npx -y @vantio/optics-mcp
```

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

## FAQ

### Does Vantio Optics block outbound AI calls?

No, Optics is a read-only observability tool that records data but does not block actions or retain prompts or completions.

### Do I need an account or API key to use the free version?

Free Optics requires no account and no API key.

### How can I export the recorded event data?

You can use the export command to send events as OTLP/HTTP JSON, syslog, JSON lines, or via a webhook.

### Is telemetry enabled by default?

No, telemetry is disabled by default unless you explicitly opt in using the VANTIO_TELEMETRY=1 environment variable.