Free MCP Server Setup
What’s Included (6 Free Tools)
| Tool | What It Does |
|---|---|
get_playbook | Browse 29 service management playbooks with full content, warning signs, diagnostics, and recommended actions |
explain_metric | Get KPI formulas, calculation methods, industry benchmarks, and improvement tips for any service management metric |
run_service_reality_check | Calculate a quick health score from basic inputs: revenue, costs, FTEs, and SLA achievement percentage |
list_playbooks | Quick directory of all available playbooks with slugs and descriptions |
submit_email | Register to receive the Service Economics Guide and DigitalCore updates |
submit_feedback | Rate and comment on tool results to help improve the service |
Quick Setup (Copy-Paste Configs)
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add the following to your Claude Desktop config file (claude_desktop_config.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"digitalcore-free": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@anthropic-ai/mcp-remote", "https://mcpfree.digitalcore.app/mcp"]
}
}
}Cursor Configuration
In your Cursor MCP settings, add:
{
"mcpServers": {
"digitalcore-free": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@anthropic-ai/mcp-remote", "https://mcpfree.digitalcore.app/mcp"]
}
}
}VS Code / GitHub Copilot Configuration
Add to your VS Code settings.json under mcp.servers:
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"digitalcore-free": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@anthropic-ai/mcp-remote", "https://mcpfree.digitalcore.app/mcp"]
}
}
}
}ChatGPT Configuration
Use the ChatGPT app’s MCP integration to connect to https://mcpfree.digitalcore.app/mcp using the streamable HTTP transport.
Windsurf Configuration
Add to your Windsurf MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"digitalcore-free": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@anthropic-ai/mcp-remote", "https://mcpfree.digitalcore.app/mcp"]
}
}
}Usage Examples
Browsing Playbooks
Ask your AI assistant:
“Show me the playbook for margin erosion”
“What playbooks are available for client churn?”
Understanding Metrics
Ask:
“Explain First Call Resolution — how is it calculated and what’s a good target?”
“What is utilisation rate and how should I interpret it?”
Running a Quick Health Check
Provide basic numbers:
“Run a service reality check: revenue €100,000, costs €75,000, 5 FTEs, 98% SLA achievement”
The AI calculates a health score with commentary — no account needed.