How do I connect Codex Bridge MCP Server to Claude?

Run `claude mcp add codex-bridge -- uvx codex-bridge` in Claude Code, or add the same command and arguments under mcpServers in Cursor's mcp.json or Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json, then restart the client. The blocks above are ready to paste.

Is Codex Bridge MCP Server free?

The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.

What can Codex Bridge MCP Server do?

Codex Bridge MCP Server documents 3 tools to the agent, including consult_codex, consult_codex_batch, consult_codex_with_stdin. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

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01 / Choose your client

02 / Before you connect

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Install the runtime required by the project and make it available to your client.

Project instructionsEnvironment variable names (optional)

Use names from the project instructions, separated by commas. Enter names only, never secret values.

03 / Add the configuration

Source: maintainer launch command

claude mcp add --transport stdio 'codex-bridge' -- 'uvx' 'codex-bridge'

Run in your terminal after replacing any placeholders.

04 / Check it in your client

Open your client’s MCP settings and confirm the server connects and lists its tools. A copied configuration does not confirm a working connection.

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3Tools reported by the last successful handshake2026-10-01

Observed tool names (3)

Reported by a complete handshake for the current saved configuration. Tools were listed, not invoked.

2026-10-01 · 1.3.0

consult_codexconsult_codex_batchconsult_codex_with_stdin

Documented tools (3)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

consult_codex

Direct CLI bridge for simple queries with structured JSON output by default.

consult_codex_batch

Batch processing for multiple queries - perfect for CI/CD automation.

consult_codex_with_stdin

CLI bridge with stdin content for pipeline-friendly execution.

Tool change history

Compared across complete checks of the same configuration. Tools were listed, not invoked. Input-schema changes are not measured here.

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FAQ

Questions about Codex Bridge MCP Server

How do I connect Codex Bridge MCP Server to Claude?: Run `claude mcp add codex-bridge -- uvx codex-bridge` in Claude Code, or add the same command and arguments under mcpServers in Cursor's mcp.json or Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json, then restart the client. The blocks above are ready to paste.
Is Codex Bridge MCP Server free?: The listed licence is MIT. Check the upstream terms for permitted use and commercial requirements; a public repository does not by itself mean the software is free or open source. Connected APIs and hosted services may have separate charges.
What can Codex Bridge MCP Server do?: Codex Bridge MCP Server documents 3 tools to the agent, including consult_codex, consult_codex_batch, consult_codex_with_stdin. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.