polycode-cli

MCP server · npm · graded 2026-10-22Source linked

PolyCode CLI — one terminal agent for your own API keys across Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, Mistral, xAI, Together, OpenRouter, Groq, Ollama + custom endpoints + MCP tools.

No outside reports on file

polycode-cli runs shell or system commands; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 22, 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 reachLocal or standard API callsLOW
CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
Package sourcenpm (polycode-cli)PUBLIC

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Install

npx -y polycode-cli

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About Polycode CLI

Polycode CLI is an MCP server focused on Developer tools: PolyCode CLI — one terminal agent for your own API keys across Anthropic, OpenAI, Gemini, DeepSeek, Mistral, xAI, Together, OpenRouter, Groq, Ollama + custom endpoints + MCP tools.

It is published on npm as polycode-cli and hosted on GitHub at polycode-dev/polycode (85 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands.

Setup

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npm command

npx -y polycode-cli

MCP client config

For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "polycode-cli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "polycode-cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Why this grade

DD — High risk signals

Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

16/100

Weekly npm downloads: 85
Listing last refreshed: 2026-10-25

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

Command execution reach: Public metadata indicates shell, terminal, or container command execution. Run inside an isolated container or VM and require human approval before executing commands.
Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (polycode-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 Polycode CLI?

Run npx -y polycode-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/polycode-dev/polycode.

Are there security reports about Polycode CLI?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Polycode CLI currently holds Grade D (High risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Review the permissions and source repository before granting access to local files, shell commands, or API keys.

Is Polycode CLI actively maintained?

Polycode CLI has 85 weekly npm downloads. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-25. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/polycode-dev/polycode before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to Polycode CLI?

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

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

AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade D for Polycode CLI

GitHub README Markdown:

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[![AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade for Polycode CLI](https://agentarmorhq.com/api/badge/polycode-dev-polycode)](https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/polycode-dev-polycode)

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Terminal check:

terminal

curl -fsSL https://agentarmorhq.com/api/cli | node --input-type=module - check "polycode-dev-polycode"

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: polycode-cli
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/polycode-dev-polycode
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade D (High risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Local or standard API calls
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** npm (polycode-cli)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Command:** `npx -y --ignore-scripts polycode-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 22, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type: App connector
Publisher: polycode-dev
Source code: github.com/polycode-dev/polycode
Install command: npm install polycode-cli
Est. context load: ~900 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.45% of 200k context)
Popularity: 85 weekly npm downloads
Last updated: 2026-10-25
Last graded: 2026-10-22

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