writ
Rank #9,095io.github.withwrit/writ
Commit-time policy checks for AI agent writes (ALLOW/DENY/STEP_UP) with a tamper-evident audit log.
What you can do with writ
writ is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server published by withwrit. It ranks #9,095 of 152,076 active servers on MCP Toplist, and its repository has 2 GitHub stars. writ is listed across 2 registries — Official MCP and Glama, with 2 tracked versions. It was first listed on Oct 1, 2026 and most recently updated on Oct 1, 2026.
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What writ can and cannot do
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What you need before using writ
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.
- WRIT_API_KEY · required
- WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN · optional
- WRIT_BASE_URL · optional
Connect writ and confirm it works
claude mcp add writ -e "WRIT_API_KEY=<your WRIT_API_KEY>" -e "WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN=<your WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN>" -e "WRIT_BASE_URL=<your WRIT_BASE_URL>" -- uvx writ-mcpReplace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
[mcp_servers.writ]
command = "uvx"
args = ["writ-mcp"]
[mcp_servers.writ.env]
WRIT_API_KEY = "<your WRIT_API_KEY>"
WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN = "<your WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN>"
WRIT_BASE_URL = "<your WRIT_BASE_URL>"Add to ~/.codex/config.toml. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"writ": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"writ-mcp"
],
"env": {
"WRIT_API_KEY": "<your WRIT_API_KEY>",
"WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN": "<your WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN>",
"WRIT_BASE_URL": "<your WRIT_BASE_URL>"
}
}
}
}Add to claude_desktop_config.json (Settings → Developer → Edit Config). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"writ": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"writ-mcp"
],
"env": {
"WRIT_API_KEY": "<your WRIT_API_KEY>",
"WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN": "<your WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN>",
"WRIT_BASE_URL": "<your WRIT_BASE_URL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (global) or .cursor/mcp.json (per project). Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"servers": {
"writ": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"writ-mcp"
],
"env": {
"WRIT_API_KEY": "<your WRIT_API_KEY>",
"WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN": "<your WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN>",
"WRIT_BASE_URL": "<your WRIT_BASE_URL>"
}
}
}
}Save as .vscode/mcp.json in your workspace. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"writ": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"writ-mcp"
],
"env": {
"WRIT_API_KEY": "<your WRIT_API_KEY>",
"WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN": "<your WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN>",
"WRIT_BASE_URL": "<your WRIT_BASE_URL>"
}
}
}
}Add to ~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json. Replace each placeholder with your own value before saving.
{
"mcpServers": {
"writ": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"writ-mcp"
],
"env": {
"WRIT_API_KEY": "<your WRIT_API_KEY>",
"WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN": "<your WRIT_SPONSOR_TOKEN>",
"WRIT_BASE_URL": "<your WRIT_BASE_URL>"
}
}
}
}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.
What changed, and when this was checked
- First listed
- Oct 1, 2026
- Latest version published
- Oct 1, 2026
- Version history
- 2 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
- Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 1, 2026 · still listed
- Official MCP ↗listed since Oct 2, 2026 · still listed
- Glama ↗listed since Oct 2, 2026 · still listed
Do you maintain writ? to correct or enrich this profile.
Available versions (2)
| Version | Published |
|---|---|
| 0.1.3 | Oct 1, 2026 |
| 0.1.2 | Oct 1, 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Who maintains writ?
- writ is maintained by withwrit, which publishes 1 MCP server (2 total versions) tracked on MCP Toplist.
- Is writ listed on the Official MCP Registry?
- Yes — writ is listed on the Official MCP Registry, alongside Glama.
- How many versions does writ have?
- MCP Toplist tracks 2 versions of writ, most recently published on Oct 1, 2026.
- Where can I find the source code for writ?
- The source code for writ is hosted at github.com/withwrit/pywrit.
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