pickle-mcp
Free, local, open-source MCP server that audits your ClickUp, Slack & Microsoft Teams for work that slipped through — stale tasks, expired promises, decisions lost in a DM. Runs on your own machine with your own token; no account, no telemetry.
No outside reports on file
pickle-mcp connects to external service APIs and requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 24, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionNo shell command runner notedLOW
- Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
- CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
- Package sourcenpm (pickle-mcp)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y pickle-mcpAbout Pickle MCP
Pickle MCP is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Communication: Free, local, open-source MCP server that review your ClickUp, Slack & Microsoft Teams for work that slipped through — stale tasks, expired promises, decisions lost in a DM. Runs on your own machine with your own token; no account, no telemetry.
It is published on npm as pickle-mcp and hosted on GitHub at adityaarsharma/pickle (3 GitHub stars, 108 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: connects to outside service api, requires api key or token.
Setup
Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.
Run pickle-mcp with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pickle-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "pickle-mcp"]
}
}
}
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): listed in several sources, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 3
- Weekly npm downloads
- 282
- Listing last refreshed
- 2026-10-28
These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.
Security reports
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29).
Risks to watch for
- External API & account scope: Connects to third-party service APIs. Use a dedicated, least-privilege token scoped only to the workspaces or repositories this tool needs.
- Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (pickle-mcp). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.
How to lower the risk
Least-privilege permissions
- Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
- Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.
Network isolation
- Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
- If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.
Monitoring
- Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
- Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.
Red flags to watch for
- It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
- It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.
Questions
How do I install Pickle MCP?
Run npx -y pickle-mcp in your terminal, or add the server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json as shown in the Setup section on this page. Full setup docs and environment variables are in github.com/adityaarsharma/pickle.
Are there security reports about Pickle MCP?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Pickle MCP currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include external api & account scope:, credential & token exposure:, dependency & version pinning:.
Is Pickle MCP actively maintained?
Pickle MCP has 3 GitHub stars and 282 weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/adityaarsharma/pickle before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Pickle MCP?
You can compare Pickle MCP side by side with other Slack MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- adityaarsharma
- Source code
- github.com/adityaarsharma/pickle
- Install command
- npm install pickle-mcp
- Est. context load
- ~750 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.38% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 3 GitHub stars, 282 weekly npm downloads
- Last updated
- 2026-10-28
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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