mcp-discord

MCP server · npm · ★ 108 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

Implement Discord MCP server enabling AI assistants to interact with the Discord platform.

No outside reports on file

mcp-discord connects to external service APIs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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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 (mcp-discord)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y mcp-discord

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-19.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About MCP Discord

MCP Discord is an MCP server focused on Communication and Cloud & infrastructure: Implement Discord MCP server enabling AI assistants to interact with the Discord platform.

It is published on npm as mcp-discord and hosted on GitHub at barryyip0625/mcp-discord (108 GitHub stars, 604 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: connects to outside service api.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

Run mcp-discord with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-discord": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "mcp-discord"]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

46/100

GitHub stars: 108
Weekly npm downloads: 866
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

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.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (mcp-discord). 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 MCP Discord?

Run npx -y mcp-discord 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/barryyip0625/mcp-discord.

Are there security reports about MCP Discord?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). MCP Discord currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include external api & account scope:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is MCP Discord actively maintained?

MCP Discord has 108 GitHub stars and 866 weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/barryyip0625/mcp-discord before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to MCP Discord?

Compare MCP Discord side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for MCP Discord

GitHub README Markdown:

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HTML embed:

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Terminal check:

terminal

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: mcp-discord
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/barryyip0625-mcp-discord
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 108 GitHub stars, 866 weekly npm downloads

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** No shell command runner noted
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** Requires API key or token
- **Package source:** npm (mcp-discord)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts mcp-discord`
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: barryyip0625
Source code: github.com/barryyip0625/mcp-discord
Install command: npm install mcp-discord
Est. context load: ~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
Popularity: 108 GitHub stars, 866 weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-19

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