OSS Insight
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Queries OSS Insight's public analytics API with 18 tools for GitHub repository trends, contributor statistics, collection analysis, and open-source ecosystem insights.
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An MCP server (stdio) for the OSS Insight Public API.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 20+
Install
pnpm install
Run
pnpm dev
Build bundle and start:
pnpm build
pnpm start
From npm (recommended)
npm i -g ossinsight-mcp
Run:
ossinsight-mcp
Or via npx:
npx -y ossinsight-mcp
Configuration
Add this server to your MCP config:
{
"mcpServers": {
"ossinsight": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "ossinsight-mcp"]
}
}
}
Included MCP tools
list_collectionslist_hot_collectionscollection_ranking_by_issuescollection_ranking_by_prscollection_ranking_by_starslist_collection_repositorieslist_trending_reposlist_issue_creatorsissue_creators_countriesrepo_issue_creators_historylist_pull_request_creatorspull_request_creators_countriespull_request_creators_historypull_request_creators_organizationsrepo_stargazers_countriesrepo_stargazers_historyrepo_stargazers_organizationsossinsight_request(generic GET endpoint wrapper)
API reference
- Docs: https://ossinsight.io/docs/api
- Base URL:
https://api.ossinsight.io/v1 - Public beta auth: no auth required (rate limited)
Notes
- This server currently calls GET endpoints only.
- The
ossinsight_requesttool helps you quickly use new endpoints without code changes.
Install OSS Insight in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install oss-insightInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add oss-insight -- npx -y ossinsight-mcpStep-by-step: how to install OSS Insight
FAQ
Is OSS Insight MCP free?
Yes, OSS Insight MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does OSS Insight need an API key?
No, OSS Insight runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is OSS Insight hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install OSS Insight in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open OSS Insight on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
Changes
Versions and requested access over time.
- New version published
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