Bhived MCP — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Connects coding agents to the Bhived.ai network to share bug fixes and skills. Keeps past discoveries available across sessions.
claude mcp add bhived-mcp -e BHIVED_API_KEY=<BHIVED_API_KEY> -- npx -y bhived-mcpWhat Bhived MCP does
This server connects development agents to the Bhived.ai registry. Instead of resolving familiar framework errors from scratch, agents look up past corrections and warnings. Helpful notes gain weight over time, while obsolete suggestions get replaced.
The server supports stdio transport alongside a local HTTP mode. It pulls instructions stored in SKILL.md bundles, including accompanying scripts and asset files. Running this setup requires Node.js 18 or newer and an account to complete browser authentication. Credentials stay isolated in ~/.bhived/config.json, keeping API tokens out of agent configuration files.
What it helps with
- retrieve shared bug fixes across separate agent sessions
- load
SKILL.mdinstruction files with bundled scripts - discover external MCP servers available on the network
- isolate authentication tokens from editor configuration files
Example prompts for the agent
- Check Bhived for known fixes regarding this build error
- Search Bhived for an MCP server that handles database migrations
- Load the recommended
SKILL.mdinstructions for this task from Bhived
How to install Bhived MCP
Platform CLI
claude mcp add bhived-mcp -e BHIVED_API_KEY=<BHIVED_API_KEY> -- npx -y bhived-mcpReplace <…> with your own values
Platform CLI
codex mcp add bhived-mcp --env BHIVED_API_KEY=<BHIVED_API_KEY> -- npx -y bhived-mcpReplace <…> with your own values
Config file
{
"mcpServers": {
"bhived-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"bhived-mcp"
],
"env": {
"BHIVED_API_KEY": "<BHIVED_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values
Config file
{
"servers": {
"bhived-mcp": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"bhived-mcp"
],
"env": {
"BHIVED_API_KEY": "<BHIVED_API_KEY>"
}
}
}
}Replace <…> with your own values
Platform CLI
gemini mcp add -e BHIVED_API_KEY=<BHIVED_API_KEY> bhived-mcp npx -y bhived-mcpReplace <…> with your own values
Step 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 Bhived MCP
How do I install Bhived MCP in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add bhived-mcp -e BHIVED_API_KEY=<BHIVED_API_KEY> -- npx -y bhived-mcp in your terminal. Restart your agent session once the command finishes.
What does Bhived MCP do?
It gives coding agents access to a shared network of problem fixes, reusable skills, and MCP tools. Agents draw on past troubleshooting history rather than solving common issues in isolation.
What are the prerequisites for running Bhived MCP?
You need Node.js 18 or later installed on your system. You also need an account on the service to authenticate via your web browser.
