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briefd

Rank #2,299

io.github.ismailperim/briefd

Git-backed team knowledge compiled into token-budgeted context bundles for coding agents

6 versions

31 GitHub stars

by ismailperim (1 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Sep 20, 2026

Last publish date

Oct 1, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with briefd

briefd is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by ismailperim. It ranks #2,299 of 152,040 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 31 GitHub stars. briefd is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 6 tracked versions. It was first listed on Sep 20, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 1, 2026.

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not yet written a checked profile for this server, so the paragraph above is assembled from registry data only. The repository README is the authority on what it does.

CAPABILITIES AND LIMITATIONS

What briefd can and cannot do

Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.

REQUIREMENTS

What you need before using briefd

DeclaredNo credentialsNo credentials declared

The registry listing declares no required environment variables or authentication. This is declared metadata, not a verified install — the repository README is the authority.

Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 25, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

BRIEFD_SOURCE · required
BRIEFD_API_TOKEN · required
BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect briefd and confirm it works

Docker image

claude mcp add briefd -e "BRIEFD_SOURCE=<your BRIEFD_SOURCE>" -e "BRIEFD_API_TOKEN=<your BRIEFD_API_TOKEN>" -e "BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN=<your BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN>" -- docker run -i --rm -p 7788:7788 -v briefd-data:/data ghcr.io/ismailperim/briefd:0.6.1

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Docker image

[mcp_servers.briefd]
command = "docker"
args = ["run", "-i", "--rm", "-p", "7788:7788", "-v", "briefd-data:/data", "ghcr.io/ismailperim/briefd:0.6.1"]

[mcp_servers.briefd.env]
BRIEFD_SOURCE = "<your BRIEFD_SOURCE>"
BRIEFD_API_TOKEN = "<your BRIEFD_API_TOKEN>"
BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN = "<your BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN>"

Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "briefd": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "7788:7788",
        "-v",
        "briefd-data:/data",
        "ghcr.io/ismailperim/briefd:0.6.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BRIEFD_SOURCE": "<your BRIEFD_SOURCE>",
        "BRIEFD_API_TOKEN": "<your BRIEFD_API_TOKEN>",
        "BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN": "<your BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "briefd": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "7788:7788",
        "-v",
        "briefd-data:/data",
        "ghcr.io/ismailperim/briefd:0.6.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BRIEFD_SOURCE": "<your BRIEFD_SOURCE>",
        "BRIEFD_API_TOKEN": "<your BRIEFD_API_TOKEN>",
        "BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN": "<your BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "servers": {
    "briefd": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "7788:7788",
        "-v",
        "briefd-data:/data",
        "ghcr.io/ismailperim/briefd:0.6.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BRIEFD_SOURCE": "<your BRIEFD_SOURCE>",
        "BRIEFD_API_TOKEN": "<your BRIEFD_API_TOKEN>",
        "BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN": "<your BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "briefd": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "7788:7788",
        "-v",
        "briefd-data:/data",
        "ghcr.io/ismailperim/briefd:0.6.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BRIEFD_SOURCE": "<your BRIEFD_SOURCE>",
        "BRIEFD_API_TOKEN": "<your BRIEFD_API_TOKEN>",
        "BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN": "<your BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

Docker image

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "briefd": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-p",
        "7788:7788",
        "-v",
        "briefd-data:/data",
        "ghcr.io/ismailperim/briefd:0.6.1"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BRIEFD_SOURCE": "<your BRIEFD_SOURCE>",
        "BRIEFD_API_TOKEN": "<your BRIEFD_API_TOKEN>",
        "BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN": "<your BRIEFD_GIT_TOKEN>"
      }
    }
  }
}

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

First successful task

After adding the config, ask your client to list this server's tools. A tool list confirms the connection; an empty list or an error means the server did not start or needs credentials.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Sep 20, 2026
Latest version published: Oct 1, 2026
Version history: 6 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 25, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
Profile checked: Not yet — purpose, capabilities and requirements above come from registry data only
Ranking data as of: Oct 25, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Sep 21, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Sep 21, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (6)

Version	Published
0.6.1	Oct 1, 2026
0.6.0	Sep 23, 2026
0.5.0	Sep 22, 2026
0.4.0	Sep 21, 2026
0.3.0	Sep 21, 2026
0.2.1	Sep 20, 2026

STANDING

#2,299of 152,040 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 149,741 of 152,040 servers on MCP Toplist.

BADGE

Show your rank

Maintain this server? Add the live rank badge to your README — it updates automatically as the leaderboard changes.

Markdown

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HTML

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains briefd?: briefd is maintained by ismailperim, which publishes 1 MCP server (6 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is briefd listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — briefd is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does briefd have?: MCP Toplist tracks 6 versions of briefd, most recently published on Oct 1, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for briefd?: The source code for briefd is hosted at github.com/ismailperim/briefd.

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