Stackcut — Claude Code MCP server: what it does, install
Stackcut reviews SaaS spending, finds cheaper substitutes, and checks a repository for paid services.
claude mcp add --transport http stackcut https://stackcut.io/mcpWhat Stackcut does
Stackcut gives an agent access to an MCP service for subscription research. It can compare plans with actual usage, suggest replacements for a vendor, choose a database and email provider for a stated volume, and outline the steps for leaving a service. A shared plan code can be used for a read-only review.
The package includes a skill, a local scanner at scripts/detect.mjs, and detection rules in detect.json. The scanner inspects the repository you point it to and sends vendor names, feature names, and counts for analysis. Source files and secret values remain local. Passing --latest makes it download public rules from https://stackcut.io/data/detect.json.
No API key is required. The server stores redacted request arguments to improve recommendations, so personal information and secrets should stay out of prompts. The MCP endpoint is https://stackcut.io/mcp.
What it helps with
- find a lower-cost replacement for a SaaS product
- match a subscription tier to real usage
- plan the steps for leaving a service
- scan a repository for paid vendors
- choose a database and email provider for a target volume
Example prompts for the agent
- @stackcut review my plan using code
sca_…and explain the next steps - @stackcut find the cheapest Typeform replacement if I only need forms and webhooks
- @stackcut inspect this repository and identify the paid services it uses
How to install Stackcut
Platform CLI: remote server
claude mcp add --transport http stackcut https://stackcut.io/mcpPlatform CLI: remote server
codex mcp add stackcut --url https://stackcut.io/mcpConfig file
{
"mcpServers": {
"stackcut": {
"url": "https://stackcut.io/mcp"
}
}
}Config file
{
"servers": {
"stackcut": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://stackcut.io/mcp"
}
}
}Platform CLI: remote server
gemini mcp add -t http stackcut https://stackcut.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 Stackcut
How do I install Stackcut in Claude Code?
Run claude mcp add --transport http stackcut https://stackcut.io/mcp.
What does Stackcut do?
It examines SaaS costs, compares plans, suggests alternatives, and audits a repository for paid services.
Does Stackcut require an API key?
No API key is required. Request arguments are stored in redacted form, so prompts should not contain personal data or secrets.
