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PixInsight Connector

Rank #6,215

io.github.mxcoppell/pixinsight-connector

Operate PixInsight from any MCP agent. Community project, not affiliated with Pleiades Astrophoto

15 versions

6 GitHub stars

by mxcoppell (2 servers)View repository ↗

First listed

Sep 24, 2026

Last publish date

Nov 13, 2026

PURPOSE

What you can do with PixInsight Connector

PixInsight Connector is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by mxcoppell. It ranks #6,215 of 176,402 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 6 GitHub stars. PixInsight Connector is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 15 tracked versions. It was first listed on Sep 24, 2026 and most recently updated on Nov 13, 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 PixInsight Connector 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 PixInsight Connector

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 Nov 14, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.

Declared in the registry install config

PIXINSIGHT_BIN · optional
PIXINSIGHT_DIR · optional
PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS · optional
PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART · optional
PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE · optional
PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE · optional
PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG · optional

INSTALLATION AND FIRST TASK

Connect PixInsight Connector and confirm it works

npm package

claude mcp add pixinsight-connector -e "PIXINSIGHT_BIN=<your PIXINSIGHT_BIN>" -e "PIXINSIGHT_DIR=<your PIXINSIGHT_DIR>" -e "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS=<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS>" -e "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART=<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART>" -e "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE=<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE>" -e "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE=<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE>" -e "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG=<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG>" -- npx -y pixinsight-connector

Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.

npm package

[mcp_servers.pixinsight-connector]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "pixinsight-connector"]

[mcp_servers.pixinsight-connector.env]
PIXINSIGHT_BIN = "<your PIXINSIGHT_BIN>"
PIXINSIGHT_DIR = "<your PIXINSIGHT_DIR>"
PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS = "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS>"
PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART = "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART>"
PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE = "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE>"
PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE = "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE>"
PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG = "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG>"

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixinsight-connector": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pixinsight-connector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIXINSIGHT_BIN": "<your PIXINSIGHT_BIN>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_DIR": "<your PIXINSIGHT_DIR>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixinsight-connector": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pixinsight-connector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIXINSIGHT_BIN": "<your PIXINSIGHT_BIN>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_DIR": "<your PIXINSIGHT_DIR>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "servers": {
    "pixinsight-connector": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pixinsight-connector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIXINSIGHT_BIN": "<your PIXINSIGHT_BIN>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_DIR": "<your PIXINSIGHT_DIR>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixinsight-connector": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pixinsight-connector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIXINSIGHT_BIN": "<your PIXINSIGHT_BIN>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_DIR": "<your PIXINSIGHT_DIR>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

npm package

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pixinsight-connector": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pixinsight-connector"
      ],
      "env": {
        "PIXINSIGHT_BIN": "<your PIXINSIGHT_BIN>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_DIR": "<your PIXINSIGHT_DIR>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_PACKS>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_AUTOSTART>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_WORKSPACE>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_STATE>",
        "PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG": "<your PIXINSIGHT_CONNECTOR_LOG>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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.

ALTERNATIVES

When to choose another server

Other servers by mxcoppell

pixinsight-mcp#8,338

View all mxcoppell servers →

No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for PixInsight Connectoryet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.

MAINTENANCE AND EVIDENCE

What changed, and when this was checked

First listed: Sep 24, 2026
Latest version published: Nov 13, 2026
Version history: 15 versions tracked (below)
Requirements evidence: Declared by Glama, last synced Nov 14, 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: Nov 14, 2026

Registry sightings

Official MCP ↗listed since Sep 25, 2026 · still listed
Glama ↗listed since Sep 25, 2026 · still listed

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VERSIONS

Available versions (15)

Version	Published
2.5.3	Nov 13, 2026
2.5.2	Oct 29, 2026
2.5.1	Oct 19, 2026
2.5.0	Sep 30, 2026
2.4.1	Sep 30, 2026
2.4.0	Sep 30, 2026
2.3.0	Sep 28, 2026
2.2.3	Sep 25, 2026
2.2.2	Sep 25, 2026
2.2.1	Sep 25, 2026
2.2.0	Sep 25, 2026
2.1.3	Sep 24, 2026
2.1.2	Sep 24, 2026
2.1.1	Sep 24, 2026
2.1.0	Sep 24, 2026

STANDING

#6,215of 176,402 active serversTop 5%

Ranks ahead of 170,187 of 176,402 servers on MCP Toplist.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Who maintains PixInsight Connector?: PixInsight Connector is maintained by mxcoppell, which publishes 2 MCP servers (19 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
Is PixInsight Connector listed on the Official MCP Registry?: Yes — PixInsight Connector is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
How many versions does PixInsight Connector have?: MCP Toplist tracks 15 versions of PixInsight Connector, most recently published on Nov 13, 2026.
Where can I find the source code for PixInsight Connector?: The source code for PixInsight Connector is hosted at github.com/mxcoppell/pixinsight-connector.

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