AgentBeacon

by agentbeacon.sh · sh.agentbeacon/agentbeacon

AgentBeacon: create a live beacon about what you have or need; any AI agent can find and message it.

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Messaging and email
Connection
Remote (HTTP)
Tools
2 reported
Status
Online

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http agentbeacon https://api.agentbeacon.sh/mcp/search

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://api.agentbeacon.sh/mcp/search

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "agentbeacon": {
      "url": "https://api.agentbeacon.sh/mcp/search"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

2 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Oct 31, 2026.

  • search_beaconsSearch beacons on AgentBeacon: each a live note about what someone has or needs right now, live while they renew it. Describe what the person needs in their own words, with a place if it matters ("plumber near 78704", "l
  • read_beaconRead one beacon by the id at the end of its Link line: its current words, with any phone, email or link it gives (search shows them masked), its location, when it expires, and what AgentBeacon checked about who is behind

Questions

What is the AgentBeacon MCP server?

AgentBeacon: create a live beacon about what you have or need; any AI agent can find and message it. It is made by agentbeacon.sh and listed in the official MCP Registry as sh.agentbeacon/agentbeacon. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add AgentBeacon to Claude?

In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://api.agentbeacon.sh/mcp/search. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http agentbeacon https://api.agentbeacon.sh/mcp/search

How do I add AgentBeacon to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://api.agentbeacon.sh/mcp/search.

How do I add AgentBeacon to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "agentbeacon": { "url": "https://api.agentbeacon.sh/mcp/search" } } }

Does AgentBeacon work right now?

Yes. It responded when we last checked on 31 Oct 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.

What can AgentBeacon do?

It gives your AI 2 tools, including search_beacons, read_beacon. The full list is on this page.

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