Tendem MCP Server

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Add it to Claude Code

Run this in a terminal.

Run in terminal
claude mcp add -e "TENDEM_API_KEY=${TENDEM_API_KEY}" tendem-mcp -- uvx tendem-mcp
Required:TENDEM_API_KEY
README.md

MCP server for Tendem, AI + Human Agent to get tasks done.

tendem-mcp

MCP server for Tendem, AI + Human Agent to get tasks done.

To manage API keys, log into your Tendem account and visit https://agent.tendem.ai/tokens

Desktop Extension (One-Click Install)

  1. Download the latest tendem-mcp.mcpb from Releases
  2. Double-click the file or drag it into Claude Desktop
  3. Enter your API key when prompted (get one at https://agent.tendem.ai/tokens)

Building from source

cd mcpb
npx @anthropic-ai/mcpb pack . tendem-mcp.mcpb

Quickstart

Claude Code

claude mcp add tendem -e TENDEM_API_KEY=<your-api-key> -- uvx tendem-mcp

Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tendem": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["tendem-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "TENDEM_API_KEY": "<your-api-key>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Config location:

  • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
  • Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

OpenAI Codex

codex mcp add tendem --env TENDEM_API_KEY=<your-api-key> -- uvx tendem-mcp

OpenCode

Add to opencode.json:

{
  "mcp": {
    "tendem": {
      "type": "local",
      "command": ["uvx", "tendem-mcp"],
      "environment": {
        "TENDEM_API_KEY": "<your-api-key>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Environment Variables

TENDEM_API_KEYrequiredAPI key for authenticating with the Tendem service

Configuration

claude_desktop_config.json
{"mcpServers": {"tendem": {"command": "uvx", "args": ["tendem-mcp"], "env": {"TENDEM_API_KEY": "<your-api-key>"}}}}

Try it

Delegate this complex research task to a Tendem agent.
Check the status of my active tasks in Tendem.
Submit the current project requirements to Tendem for human review.
Get an update on the tasks currently being handled by my Tendem agents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of Tendem MCP?

Seamless task delegation to AI and human agents. Integration with MCP-compatible clients like Claude Desktop. Hybrid AI and human agent task management. Easy API key management via Tendem dashboard.

What can I use Tendem MCP for?

Offloading repetitive research tasks to human-in-the-loop agents. Managing complex workflows that require both AI processing and human verification. Scaling project execution by delegating sub-tasks directly from the Claude interface. Coordinating between AI-driven automation and human expert oversight.

How do I install Tendem MCP?

Install Tendem MCP by running: Add to claude_desktop_config.json

What MCP clients work with Tendem MCP?

Tendem MCP works with any MCP-compatible client including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, and other editors with MCP support.

Turn this server into reusable context

Keep Tendem MCP docs, env vars, and workflow notes in Conare so your agent carries them across sessions.

Need the old visual installer? Open Conare IDE.
Open Conare