cheap-eyes
Rank #29,427io.github.st412m/cheap-eyes
Hands bulk reading to cheap OpenRouter models, masks secrets, checks each answer against the source
What you can do with cheap-eyes
cheap-eyes is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by st412m. It ranks #29,427 of 144,396 active servers on MCP Toplist. cheap-eyes is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 1 tracked version. It was first listed on Sep 27, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 9, 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.
What cheap-eyes can and cannot do
Not verifiedMCP Toplist has not catalogued this server's tools or limitations. The repository README lists them.
What you need before using cheap-eyes
The registry listing declares required configuration before first use — typically an API key, token or connection string set via environment variables.
Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 2026. Not independently verified by MCP Toplist.
- CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY · required
- CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG · optional
Connect cheap-eyes and confirm it works
claude mcp add cheap-eyes -e "CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY=<your CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY>" -e "CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG=<your CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG>" -- npx -y cheap-eyesReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.cheap-eyes]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "cheap-eyes"]
[mcp_servers.cheap-eyes.env]
CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY = "<your CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY>"
CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG = "<your CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cheap-eyes": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cheap-eyes"
],
"env": {
"CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY": "<your CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY>",
"CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG": "<your CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cheap-eyes": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cheap-eyes"
],
"env": {
"CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY": "<your CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY>",
"CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG": "<your CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"cheap-eyes": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cheap-eyes"
],
"env": {
"CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY": "<your CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY>",
"CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG": "<your CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cheap-eyes": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cheap-eyes"
],
"env": {
"CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY": "<your CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY>",
"CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG": "<your CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"cheap-eyes": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cheap-eyes"
],
"env": {
"CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY": "<your CHEAP_EYES_OPENROUTER_KEY>",
"CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG": "<your CHEAP_EYES_CONFIG>"
}
}
}
}Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
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.
When to choose another server
No task-specific alternatives are catalogued for cheap-eyesyet; the list above is its publisher's other servers.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Sep 27, 2026
- Latest version published
- Oct 9, 2026
- Version history
- 1 version tracked (below)
- Requirements evidence
- Declared by Glama, last synced Oct 16, 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 16, 2026
- Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 10, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Oct 15, 2026 · still listed
Do you maintain cheap-eyes? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (1)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.2.0 | Oct 9, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains cheap-eyes?
- cheap-eyes is maintained by st412m, which publishes 3 MCP servers (7 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is cheap-eyes listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — cheap-eyes is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
- How many versions does cheap-eyes have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 1 version of cheap-eyes, most recently published on Oct 9, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for cheap-eyes?
- The source code for cheap-eyes is hosted at github.com/st412m/cheap-eyes.
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