NameWheel — Claude Code MCP server: features and setup
NameWheel picks random winners, splits people into teams, and checks public draw proofs. Connect it to run these tasks from your chat.
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://mcp.namewheel.org/mcpWhat NameWheel does
The local server provides tools to pick one or more winners, divide names into random teams, and create a wheel link with names loaded. Run it with Node.js 20+ or Docker. Picking winners and making teams happen on your machine, without a network connection.
A certified draw publishes its entries, winner, and a public proof page. You need a free NameWheel API key to run certified draws, freeze a list, or view your own draws. The server still starts without a key, but those three tools need one.
You can also connect to the hosted HTTP server instead of installing it locally. Certified draws require a NameWheel account, and their results are public: the entries and winner appear on the proof page.
What it helps with
- pick one or more winners from a list
- split participants into random teams
- create a wheel link with names loaded
- verify a certified draw from its code or link
- lock an entry list before a draw
Example prompts for the agent
- Pick a random winner from this list.
- Split these names into teams of equal size.
- Verify this certified draw using its link.
How to install NameWheel
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http mcp https://mcp.namewheel.org/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add namewheel --url https://mcp.namewheel.org/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"namewheel": {
"url": "https://mcp.namewheel.org/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"namewheel": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://mcp.namewheel.org/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http namewheel https://mcp.namewheel.org/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 NameWheel
How do I install NameWheel in Claude Code?
Connect to the hosted server with claude mcp add --transport http namewheel https://mcp.namewheel.org/mcp.
What does NameWheel do?
It picks winners, forms random teams, and creates wheel links. It can also run certified draws and verify their public proofs.
Do I need an API key to use NameWheel?
Local winner picks and team creation work without a key. Certified draws, frozen lists, and access to your draw history require one.
