antrieb — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
antrieb lets an AI agent test infrastructure code and network setups on disposable clusters of real VMs before they reach your environment.
claude mcp add --transport http antrieb https://antrieb.sh/mcpWhat antrieb does
The server lets an agent create clusters with different operating systems and network layouts, run commands on their nodes, and check the results. That can include testing VyOS or OpenWrt configuration and scripts for CentOS. Once testing is done, the cluster can be deleted; a node can also be saved as an image or a runbook.
Five tools handle the workflow: provision creates a cluster, exec runs commands, save stores an image or runbook, search finds images and active clusters, and delete removes a cluster or saved artifact. Nodes get private networking, hostname resolution, and passwordless SSH between cluster members. Configuring an MCP client requires an Antrieb API key; the server is remote, so there is no local install.
What it helps with
- test firewall rules on virtual machines
- try VyOS or OpenWrt settings in an isolated cluster
- install software across nodes and verify it works
- save a configured node as an image
Example prompts for the agent
- Create a three-node Ubuntu cluster and check that nginx runs on each node.
- Test this OpenWrt firewall setup in a disposable cluster.
- Save the configured node as an image named
test-image.
How to install antrieb
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http antrieb https://antrieb.sh/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add antrieb --url https://antrieb.sh/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"antrieb": {
"url": "https://antrieb.sh/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"antrieb": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://antrieb.sh/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http antrieb https://antrieb.sh/mcpStep by step, with commands for each platform: How to add an MCP server to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI and more
Questions about antrieb
How do I install antrieb in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http antrieb https://antrieb.sh/mcp. An Antrieb API key is also needed to configure the MCP client.
What does antrieb do?
It gives an agent tools to create temporary VM clusters, run commands on their nodes, and check the outcome. You can delete the cluster after testing.
Why does antrieb need an API key?
The key is used to configure the MCP client. In Claude Code's configuration, it is passed in the Authorization header.
