openflowkit
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openflowkit 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.
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 (openflowkit)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y openflowkitAbout Openflowkit
Openflowkit is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Files & documents: Free, open-source diagram canvas. Draw it, write it as code (Mermaid, D2, Structurizr in), ask any AI model or a local one, let Claude Code edit it live over MCP, or map a GitHub repo with every arrow cited to a file and line. MIT, local-first, no account.
It is published on npm as openflowkit and hosted on GitHub at openflowkit/openflowkit (909 GitHub stars). 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 openflowkit with --ignore-scripts in claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"openflowkit": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "--ignore-scripts", "openflowkit"]
}
}
}
Why this grade
Signal-based grade (3/7 points): well starred on GitHub, public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 916
- 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).
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 (openflowkit). 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 Openflowkit?
Run npx -y openflowkit 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/openflowkit/openflowkit.
Are there security reports about Openflowkit?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Openflowkit 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 Openflowkit actively maintained?
Openflowkit has 916 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/openflowkit/openflowkit before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Openflowkit?
You can compare Openflowkit side by side with other GitHub MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- openflowkit
- Source code
- github.com/openflowkit/openflowkit
- Install command
- npm install openflowkit
- Est. context load
- ~750 tokens / turn (~4 tool schemas, 0.38% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 916 GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-29
- Last graded
- 2026-10-19
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