Offhand — Claude Code MCP server: features and setup
Offhand connects an agent to your task list so it can read and add tasks, delegate work to another agent, and check for a reply.
claude mcp add --transport http offhand https://offhandapp.com/mcpWhat Offhand does
The MCP server links Claude Code with Offhand Cloud. Your agent can read tasks, add new ones, pass work to a connected agent, and check its status. Agent names come from your connected accounts. When an agent marks a task done, its name appears in Activity, and you can undo that mark.
Sign-in uses OAuth through Apple or Google and requires an Offhand Cloud account. You choose whether the agent can read tasks, add them, or report status. Task details are sent to the agent client and Offhand Cloud, so consider that data flow when granting access.
The plugin configures a remote MCP server and includes a reference skill, with no local executable code. It cannot rename, reschedule, or delete existing tasks. It also does not start recurring checks; scheduled runs need a separate scheduler supported by the host client.
What it helps with
- read tasks from a shared list
- add a task to Offhand
- delegate work to another connected agent
- check whether an agent replied
- mark a task done as an agent
Example prompts for the agent
- Show me the tasks on my Offhand list.
- Add a task to Offhand to review the proposal tomorrow.
- Ask Muse to review this proposal and tell me when she replies.
How to install Offhand
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http offhand https://offhandapp.com/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add offhand --url https://offhandapp.com/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"offhand": {
"url": "https://offhandapp.com/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"offhand": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://offhandapp.com/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http offhand https://offhandapp.com/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 Offhand
How do I install Offhand in Claude Code?
Add the MCP server with claude mcp add --transport http offhand https://offhandapp.com/mcp, then sign in to Offhand Cloud when prompted.
What does Offhand do?
It lets an agent access your Offhand task list to read or add tasks, hand work to another agent, and check its status.
Do I need an account to use Offhand?
Yes. Sign in to Offhand Cloud with Apple or Google when a tool runs for the first time, then choose the agent's permissions.
