wherever-dev
Drive pi coding agent sessions from your phone or any browser: a multi-session server with a mobile web dashboard, native MCP and a live bridge to the terminal pi
No outside reports on file
wherever-dev runs shell or system commands and fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.
Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 25, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.
What it can access
- Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
- Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
- Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
- CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
- Package sourcenpm (wherever-dev)PUBLIC
Inferred from this listing’s public package details and description. Check the project’s source before installing.
Install
npx -y wherever-devAbout Wherever Dev
Wherever Dev is an MCP server focused on Developer tools and Web & browsing: Drive pi coding agent sessions from your phone or any browser: a multi-session server with a mobile web dashboard, native MCP and a live bridge to the terminal pi.
It is published on npm as wherever-dev and hosted on GitHub at wighawag/wherever (8 weekly npm downloads). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: runs shell or system commands, fetches arbitrary web urls.
Setup
These use the package this listing points to. Check the project’s own instructions before running anything.
npm command
npx -y wherever-devMCP client config
For Claude Desktop (claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (.cursor/mcp.json).
{
"mcpServers": {
"wherever-dev": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"wherever-dev"
]
}
}
}Why this grade
Signal-based grade (1/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.
Popularity and upkeep
- Weekly npm downloads
- 8
- 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).
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.
- 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.
- Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via npm (wherever-dev). 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 Wherever Dev?
Run npx -y wherever-dev 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/wighawag/wherever.
Are there security reports about Wherever Dev?
No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-29). Wherever Dev 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 Wherever Dev actively maintained?
Wherever Dev has 8 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/wighawag/wherever before pinning it in production.
What are alternatives to Wherever Dev?
You can compare Wherever Dev side by side with other Browser MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.
Key facts
- Type
- App connector
- Publisher
- wighawag
- Source code
- github.com/wighawag/wherever
- Install command
- npm install wherever-dev
- Est. context load
- ~900 tokens / turn (~5 tool schemas, 0.45% of 200k context)
- Popularity
- 8 weekly npm downloads
- Last updated
- 2026-10-25
- Last graded
- 2026-10-25
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