MNE MCP

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that gives AI assistants direct, conversational access to MNE-Python for analyzing human neurophysiology data - EEG, MEG, sEEG, ECoG, and fNIRS. It runs locally over stdio via the published package.

People who work with Mne and want it reachable from Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or another MCP client. The project is written in Python.

VERIFIED ACTIVE

LAST COMMIT 2026-09-16 · ★ 7 · #250 OF 945 MAINTAINED OTHER · VERIFIED 2026-09-18

MIT · Python servers · how we verify → /methodology

01 · Install MNE MCP

before you install - you'll need

Set MNE_MCP_TIMEOUT, MNE_MCP_RESULTS_DIR before connecting. MNE_MCP_DATA_DIR is optional or environment-specific per the README.

Claude Code

claude mcp add exekiel179-mne-mcp -- uvx mne-mcp

Claude Desktop / Cursor / VS Code - add to config

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exekiel179-mne-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "mne-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Same JSON for Cursor. For VS Code, rename the top-level key from `mcpServers` to `servers`.

Using another client? Same JSON, different key

Claude Desktop · mcpServers

Cursor · mcpServers

VS Code · servers

Windsurf · mcpServers

Zed · context_servers

Cline · mcpServers

Roo Code · mcpServers

Continue · mcpServers

LibreChat · mcpServers

Gemini CLI · mcpServers

Codex CLI · mcp_servers

Full setup guides: every client.

02 · Evidence

Security posture

What to check before giving this server access to your agent - from the registry, GitHub, and our own probes. We don't score safety; we show what's verifiable.

runs as local process (stdio) - runs on your machine with your user's permissions

license MIT - declared in the repository

pypi package mne-mcp - check the name against the project README before installing (PyPI has no namespace ownership)

registry namespace io.github.Exekiel179 is GitHub-verified and matches the repo owner

03 · What MNE MCP can do

Prose above is summarized from the project's README and registry record - no invented capabilities.

Latest releases

v0.4.2 · 2026-09-16

MNE-MCP 0.4.2 standardizes all user commands on python -m mne_mcp. Install or upgrade: python -m pip install --upgrade mne-mcp. Then run: python -m mne_mcp setup. This registers Claude Code, Codex, PsyClaw and opencode…

v0.4.1 · 2026-09-15

PsyClaw automatic registration, all 14 companion skills with references, and real stdio connection verification. Setup defaults to Claude Code, Codex, PsyClaw and opencode; use --clients psyclaw for PsyClaw only.…

v0.4.0 · 2026-09-14

0.4.0 - 2026-09-15 · Standardize on Python 3.12 and one existing scientific environment. Remove · runtime backend installation, legacy shell installers and analysis extras. · Add the agent installation guide and…

04 · Who maintains MNE MCP

MNE-MCP is maintained by exekiel179. It's the only MCP server we track from this author; the repo dates to Jun 2026.

05 · Facts

repository: github.com/exekiel179/mne-mcp
category: other - ranked #250 of 945 actively-maintained other servers as of 2026-09-18.
release cadence: 3 releases in the last 90 days (latest 2026-09-16)
registry: io.github.Exekiel179/mne-mcp (active, first published 2026-06-05 · 2 versions)
packages: pypi:mne-mcp

06 · MNE MCP FAQ

What is MNE MCP?

Is MNE MCP still maintained?

Yes - as of 2026-09-18, its last commit was 2026-09-16 and it shipped 3 releases in the last 90 days. We re-verify nightly.

How do I install MNE MCP?

Run `uvx mne-mcp`. The README documents 3 environment variables (MNE_MCP_TIMEOUT, MNE_MCP_RESULTS_DIR, MNE_MCP_DATA_DIR) to set first. Set MNE_MCP_TIMEOUT, MNE_MCP_RESULTS_DIR before connecting. MNE_MCP_DATA_DIR is optional or environment-specific per the README. You can also paste the ready-made client config above.

Does MNE MCP run locally?

Yes - it's a stdio server: it runs on your machine (via uvx) with your user's permissions. Your data stays local unless the server itself calls external APIs.

07 · Alternatives to MNE MCP

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