Layven — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, how to install
Shared storage for autonomous agents. Tracks file revisions, logs which assistant made each update, and handles rollbacks.
claude mcp add --transport http layven https://api.layven.io/mcpWhat Layven does
Layven connects assistants to an external file system over https://api.layven.io/mcp. Every write creates a fresh version record. When someone overwrites data or drops a file, the restore tool recovers previous snapshots or removes tombstones. Changes also link to specific agent tokens inside the activity log.
The server includes file reads, inline writes, line edits, RE2 pattern matching via grep, and five-minute advisory path locks. Without a valid agent token from the web console, requests return an authorization error. Secret tokens appear only once during generation.
What it helps with
- share files across multiple agents without altering project code
- audit which assistant modified a shared document
- prevent race conditions using path locks
- recover older versions of altered files
Example prompts for the agent
- Find all markdown files across my Layven workspaces
- Inspect recent activity on
data/schema.sqlto identify who edited it - Acquire a lock on
pipeline/config.jsonbefore writing changes
How to install Layven
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http layven https://api.layven.io/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add layven --url https://api.layven.io/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"layven": {
"url": "https://api.layven.io/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"layven": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://api.layven.io/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http layven https://api.layven.io/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 Layven
How to install Layven in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http layven https://api.layven.io/mcp. You must also supply your agent token from the Layven console inside the request authorization header.
What does Layven do?
It attaches remote versioned storage where separate tools collaborate on files. Every modification logs author identity and allows rollback.
How does authentication work?
Pass a static Bearer token in request headers, or authenticate with OAuth 2.1 if the client UI lacks support for custom headers.
