@superbased/observer
Local-first AI coding agent observability: Claude Code token usage, Codex cost and Cursor spend across 40 adapters, provider-exact via a local proxy. No account, no telemetry.
No outside reports on file
@superbased/observer fetches arbitrary web URLs and requires API keys or tokens; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 23, 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 reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
- CredentialsRequires API key or tokenREVIEW
- Package sourcenpm (@superbased/observer)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y @superbased/observerAbout @superbased/observer
@superbased/observer is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Cloud & infrastructure: Local-first AI coding agent observability: Claude Code token usage, Codex cost and Cursor spend across 40 adapters, provider-exact via a local proxy. No account, no telemetry.
It is published on npm as @superbased/observer and hosted on GitHub at superbasedapp/observer (50 GitHub stars, last repository push on 2026-10-14). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls, requires api key or token.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
npm command
npx -y @superbased/observerMCP client config
For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).
{
"mcpServers": {
"observer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@superbased/observer"
]
}
}
}Why this grade
Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- GitHub stars
- 50
- 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).
Risks to watch for
- Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
- Credential & token exposure: Requires API keys or secrets in configuration. Store credentials in environment variables with read-only or minimum required scopes and rotate them regularly.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (@superbased/observer). 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 @superbased/observer?
Run npx -y @superbased/observer 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/superbasedapp/observer.
Are there security reports about @superbased/observer?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). @superbased/observer currently holds Grade C (Moderate 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 @superbased/observer actively maintained?
@superbased/observer has 50 GitHub stars, with its latest repository commit pushed on 2026-10-14. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-28. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/superbasedapp/observer before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to @superbased/observer?
Compare @superbased/observer side by side with similar MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or browse all MCP servers on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- superbasedapp
- Source code
- github.com/superbasedapp/observer
- Install command
- npm install @superbased/observer
- Est. context load
- ~900 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.45% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 50 GitHub stars
- Last updated
- 2026-10-28
- Last graded
- 2026-10-24
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