Writing MCP

io.github.hannasdev/mcp-writing

Metadata-first fiction editing and reasoning tools for long-form writing projects.

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Add this to your MCP client config — claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop) or .cursor/mcp.json (Cursor).Suits: Claude Desktop · Cursor.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-writing": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@hanna84/mcp-writing@3.29.3"
      ],
      "env": {
        "WRITING_SYNC_DIR": "<your WRITING_SYNC_DIR>",
        "OWNERSHIP_GUARD_MODE": "warn"
      }
    }
  }
}
Environment variables
  • WRITING_SYNC_DIRrequiredPath to the manuscript sync folder that mcp-writing indexes and edits.
  • OWNERSHIP_GUARD_MODEStartup ownership policy for sync-folder files.

A starting point — check the repository for exact arguments and setup. Restart your client after editing the config.

Category
Developer Tools
Version
3.29.3
Registry
active
Published
6/11/2026
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