How do I install Pincer?

Pincer is a local plugin. Install it using npm package: pincer-mcp and add the generated configuration snippet to your AI app's MCP config file. Then restart your AI app.

What credentials does Pincer need?

Pincer requires the following credentials or environment variables: PINCER_PROXY_TOKEN, OPENWEBUI_URL, OPENAI_COMPATIBLE_URL, AUDIT_LOG_PATH. You can find setup instructions on the server detail page.

What AI apps work with Pincer?

Pincer uses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and works with any MCP-compatible AI app, including Claude, ChatGPT / Codex, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, and more.

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Pincer MCP Server

by VouchlyAI

Developer ToolsLow Risk10.0MCP RegistryLocal

Free

Server data from the Official MCP Registry

Secure grip for your agent's secrets - security-hardened MCP gateway with proxy token architecture

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Secure grip for your agent's secrets - security-hardened MCP gateway with proxy token architecture

What You'll Need

Set these up before or after installing:

Proxy token for agent authentication (generated via 'pincer agent add')Required

Environment variable: PINCER_PROXY_TOKEN

Optional: Base URL for OpenWebUI instanceOptional

Environment variable: OPENWEBUI_URL

Optional: Base URL for OpenAI-compatible instanceOptional

Environment variable: OPENAI_COMPATIBLE_URL

Optional: Custom path for audit logs (default: ~/.pincer/audit.jsonl)Optional

Environment variable: AUDIT_LOG_PATH

How to Install

Add this to your MCP configuration file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "io-github-vouchlyai-pincer": {
      "env": {
        "OPENWEBUI_URL": "your-openwebui-url-here",
        "AUDIT_LOG_PATH": "your-audit-log-path-here",
        "PINCER_PROXY_TOKEN": "your-pincer-proxy-token-here",
        "OPENAI_COMPATIBLE_URL": "your-openai-compatible-url-here"
      },
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "pincer-mcp"
      ],
      "command": "npx"
    }
  }
}

Security Report

10.0

Low Risk10.0Low Risk

Valid MCP server (1 strong, 1 medium validity signals). No known CVEs in dependencies. Package registry verified. Imported from the Official MCP Registry.

4 files analyzed · 1 issue found

Security scores are indicators to help you make informed decisions, not guarantees. Always review permissions before connecting any MCP server.

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