Before you start
You need:- A Monnet account with at least one workspace.
- A Monnet API key — generate one in Settings.
- An MCP-compatible client: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Codex.
Install
- Claude Code
- Claude Desktop
- Cursor
- Codex
Run:Restart Claude Code to pick up the new server.
Verify the connection
Ask your assistant:
Use the monnet_whoami tool to confirm the connection.
It returns your account details and the list of API keys attached to your account. If you get an authentication error, double-check the MONNET_API_KEY value in your config.
Environment variables
| Variable | Required | Default | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
MONNET_API_KEY | yes | — | Your Monnet API key. Sent on every request. |
MONNET_API_URL | no | https://api.monnet.ai | Override the backend URL — useful for self-hosted or local setups. |
Available tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
monnet_whoami | Verify the connection and list the API keys on your account. |
list_motions, get_motion, create_motion, comment, approve — are in development. This page updates as they ship.
Troubleshooting
The monnet tools don't appear in my client
The monnet tools don't appear in my client
Make sure you restarted the client after editing the config. In Claude Desktop, check Help → Logs for MCP-related errors.
I get a 401 / authentication error
I get a 401 / authentication error
The API key is missing, wrong, or revoked. Generate a fresh key in Settings and update your config.
npx hangs or fails to install
npx hangs or fails to install
Check your Node.js version — the MCP server requires Node 20 or newer. Run
node --version to confirm. If you use nvm or fnm, make sure the right version is active in the shell your MCP client inherits.