MCP Server
Overview
The 50c MCP server exposes all 101+ tools to MCP-compatible clients like Cursor, Claude Desktop, and Windsurf.
Installation
Cursor
- Open Settings → Features → Model Context Protocol
- Click “Add Server”
- Enter configuration:
{ "50c": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "50c"], "env": { "FIFTYC_API_KEY": "cv_YOUR_KEY" } }}Claude Desktop
Edit claude_desktop_config.json:
Location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Location: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{ "mcpServers": { "50c": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "50c"], "env": { "FIFTYC_API_KEY": "cv_YOUR_KEY" } } }}Windsurf
- Open Settings → Cascade → MCP Servers
- Add server configuration
Available Tools
All 101+ 50c tools are available. See Tools for complete list.
Popular tools:
genius— Deep problem solvingroast— Code reviewbcalc— Math explorationweb_search— Web searchhints— Quick hints
Environment Variables
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
FIFTYC_API_KEY | Yes | Your 50c API key (cv_*) |
FIFTYC_BASE_URL | No | Custom API endpoint |
Troubleshooting
Tools not appearing
- Check your API key is set correctly
- Restart Cursor/Claude Desktop
- Check the console for errors
”insufficient_credits” error
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