unraid

MCP server · npm · ★ 148 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

Query, monitor, and manage Unraid servers via GraphQL API through MCP tools. Supports system info, Docker, VMs, array/parity, notifications, plugins, rclone, and live telemetry.

No outside reports on file

unraid is distributed via npm (@dinglebear/unraid); review its source code, dependencies, and requested permissions before use.

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 executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
  • Network reachConnects to outside service APINOTED
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourcenpm (@dinglebear/unraid)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y @dinglebear/unraid

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About Unraid

Unraid is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Files & documents: Query, monitor, and manage Unraid servers via GraphQL API through MCP tools. Supports system info, Docker, VMs, array/parity, notifications, plugins, rclone, and live telemetry.

It is published on npm as @dinglebear/unraid and published on PyPI as unraid-mcp and hosted on GitHub at dinglebear-ai/unraid (143 GitHub stars, 1,265 PyPI downloads). Based on its public metadata, it operates with standard local or API scope without broad shell execution flags noted.

Setup

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

Run @dinglebear/unraid with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unraid": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "@dinglebear/unraid"]
    }
  }
}

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

53/100
GitHub stars
148
PyPI downloads
1.3k
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).

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Risks to watch for

  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@dinglebear/unraid). 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 Unraid?

Run npx -y @dinglebear/unraid (or uvx unraid-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/dinglebear-ai/unraid.

Are there security reports about Unraid?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Unraid currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include dependency & version pinning:.

Is Unraid actively maintained?

Unraid has 148 GitHub stars and 1.3k PyPI downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/dinglebear-ai/unraid before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Unraid?

You can compare Unraid side by side with other Docker MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

README badge and team notes

Maintain or use Unraid? Show its live grade in your GitHub README, docs site, or run a check from the terminal before you install.

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for Unraid

GitHub README Markdown:

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[![AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Unraid](https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/dinglebear-ai-unraid)](https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/dinglebear-ai-unraid)

HTML embed:

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<a href="https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/dinglebear-ai-unraid"><img src="https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/dinglebear-ai-unraid" alt="AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Unraid" height="20" /></a>

Terminal check:

terminal
curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "dinglebear-ai-unraid"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: unraid
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/dinglebear-ai-unraid
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 148 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Connects to outside service API
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (@dinglebear/unraid)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @dinglebear/unraid`
- **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
dinglebear-ai
Source code
github.com/dinglebear-ai/unraid
Install command
npm install @dinglebear/unraid
Est. context load
~900 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.45% of 200k context)
Popularity
148 GitHub stars, 1.3k PyPI downloads
Last updated
2026-10-28
Last graded
2026-10-19

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