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dex-add-mcp

Add an MCP server using Dex-safe scope (user by default)

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Purpose

Add a new MCP server the safe way: user scope by default so your custom MCP survives Dex updates.

When to Use

  • You want to add an MCP server without touching .mcp.json
  • You want it to work across all projects (user scope)
  • You are not sure which scope to pick

Default Behavior (Recommended)

Use user scope unless you explicitly want to share with a team.

User scope (recommended)

claude mcp add --scope user <server-name> -- <command> <args>

Why: Survives Dex updates and applies across all projects.

Project scope (team-shared)

claude mcp add --scope project <server-name> -- <command> <args>

Why: Stored in .mcp.json and shared with everyone on this repo.

Examples

Add a local stdio MCP (user scope)

claude mcp add --scope user gmail --transport stdio -- node .scripts/​mcp/​gmail-mcp.js

Add a remote HTTP MCP (user scope)

claude mcp add --scope user notion --transport http https://mcp.notion.com/​mcp

Add a project-shared MCP (explicit)

claude mcp add --scope project github --transport http https://api.githubcopilot.com/​mcp/

Guardrails

  • If you are not sure, use user scope.
  • Only use project scope if everyone should get the server.
  • Do not add personal MCPs to .mcp.json.

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