elements

MCP server · npm · ★ 106 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

NVIDIA Design System and UI Agent Harness for AI/ML Factories, Robotics, and Autonomous Vehicles

No outside reports on file

elements is distributed via npm (@nvidia-elements/cli); 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 (@nvidia-elements/cli)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y @nvidia-elements/cli

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About Elements

Elements is an MCP server focused on Design & media: NVIDIA Design System and UI Agent Harness for AI/ML Factories, Robotics, and Autonomous Vehicles.

It is published on npm as @nvidia-elements/cli and hosted on GitHub at NVIDIA/elements (106 GitHub stars). 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 @nvidia-elements/cli with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "@nvidia-elements/cli"]
    }
  }
}

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

31/100

GitHub stars: 106
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.

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 (@nvidia-elements/cli). 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 Elements?

Run npx -y @nvidia-elements/cli 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/NVIDIA/elements.

Are there security reports about Elements?

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

Is Elements actively maintained?

Elements has 106 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/NVIDIA/elements before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Elements?

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Terminal check:

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: elements
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/nvidia-elements
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 106 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 (@nvidia-elements/cli)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts @nvidia-elements/cli`
- **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: NVIDIA
Source code: github.com/NVIDIA/elements
Install command: npm install @nvidia-elements/cli
Est. context load: ~550 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.27% of 200k context)
Popularity: 106 GitHub stars
Last updated: 2026-10-29
Last graded: 2026-10-19

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