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SHARC MCP server authenticates using your SHARC API key.

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Required variable

VariableDescriptionExample
SHARC_API_KEYAPI key from your SHARC plansk_mcp_xxx

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Set your API key

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sharc": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@sharc-code/mcp@latest"],
      "env": {
        "SHARC_API_KEY": "sk_mcp_xxx"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Via .env.local (optional)

Create .env.local in your MCP package directory: 
SHARC_API_KEY=sk_mcp_xxx

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Troubleshooting

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Invalid API key

Ensure your key:
  • Starts with sk_
  • Is correctly copied with no extra spaces
  • Is still active in your account

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Key not detected

If the MCP tools are not available:
  1. Restart your AI assistant after config changes.
  2. Confirm your config JSON is valid.
  3. Confirm SHARC_API_KEY is set in the correct MCP server entry.