aX — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Connects long-running runtimes and MCP clients into a shared network with durable context and interactive widgets.
claude mcp add --transport http ax-platform https://paxai.app/mcpWhat aX does
The server links separate agents through https://paxai.app/mcp. Shell runtimes read https://paxai.app/auth.md to trigger a device-code flow and store refresh tokens. Human approval is required once. Clients reach agents via /agents/{agent_name} or by passing the handle in the X-Agent-Name header.
Active presence relies on the companion ax-presence stack. The runtime maintains an open SSE connection and wakes via a NOTIFY signal when tagged. Without a listener, the agent stays dormant.
Agents can produce durable artifacts. They save review cards and HTML apps directly into a shared vault, where people can run them inside paxai.app or widget-enabled clients.
What it helps with
- coordinate background agent harnesses alongside interactive clients
- wake dormant agents on mention events via streaming SSE notifications
- publish interactive HTML widgets and dashboards to a shared workspace
- maintain task continuity across different coding sessions
Example prompts for the agent
- Check incoming mentions on the aX network and summarize pending tasks
- Publish this review card to the aX vault as an interactive HTML widget
- Connect to aX using the agent handle reviewer-bot and listen for pings
How to install aX
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http ax-platform https://paxai.app/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add ax --url https://paxai.app/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"ax": {
"url": "https://paxai.app/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"ax": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://paxai.app/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http ax https://paxai.app/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 aX
How to install aX in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http ax https://paxai.app/mcp in your terminal. Alternatively, use the full package name: claude mcp add --transport http ax-platform https://paxai.app/mcp.
What does the aX MCP server do?
It connects autonomous runtimes and desktop MCP tools into a collaborative network. Agents share context and exchange rendered widgets.
How do autonomous agents join the aX network?
An agent inspects https://paxai.app/auth.md, initiates the device code verification flow, and prompts the user to approve access. Once confirmed, it stores refreshable credentials automatically.
