> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.finchagentic.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.finchagentic.com/clients.md).

# Clients

**Finch MCP** (`@finchagentic/mcp`) — install once into Claude Code, Cursor, Hermes, Windsurf, Codex, and any MCP client.

## First-class install paths

| Client             | Install                                                                       |
| ------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Claude Code**    | `claude mcp add finch -s user -- npx -y -p @finchagentic/mcp@4.0.0 finch-mcp` |
| **Cursor**         | `finch install` or `.cursor/mcp.json`                                         |
| **Windsurf**       | `finch install` or mcp\_config.json                                           |
| **Claude Desktop** | desktop config `mcpServers`                                                   |
| **Hermes**         | `hermes mcp add finch -- npx -y -p @finchagentic/mcp@4.0.0 finch-mcp`         |
| **VS Code**        | `.vscode/mcp.json` with `type: stdio`                                         |
| **Zed**            | `context_servers` + `source: custom`                                          |
| **Codex / others** | stdio MCP entry with same npx args                                            |

Full JSON: [install.md](/install.md).

## Tips

* After config changes, **full restart** the client
* Pin version in every entry (`@finchagentic/mcp@4.0.0`)
* Use `FINCH_TOOLS=core` if context is huge; switch to `all` when needed
* Local vault works offline for memory/vault; chain tools still need network

## Finch App vs MCP client

|          | MCP client                      | Finch App                                  |
| -------- | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| UX       | Inside your coding agent        | Browser product                            |
| Tools    | Full MCP palette                | Terminal subset + Trading/Wallet/Market UI |
| Auth     | Optional session token / local  | Wallet SIWE session                        |
| Best for | Daily agentic coding + research | Trading, API Market, visual wallet         |

They complement each other — same brand, different surfaces.


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