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Define intent once. Photon turns a single TypeScript file into CLI tools, MCP servers, and web interfaces.

MCP Servers97 stars5 forksTypeScriptMITUpdated 2d ago
ClaudeWave Trust Score
87/100
Trusted
Passed
  • Open-source license (MIT)
  • Actively maintained (<30d)
  • Clear description
  • Topics declared
Last scanned: 6/11/2026
Install in Claude Code / Claude Desktop
Method: Manual
Claude Code CLI
git clone https://github.com/portel-dev/photon
claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "photon": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/photon/dist/index.js"]
    }
  }
}
1. Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
2. Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
3. Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
💡 Clone https://github.com/portel-dev/photon and follow its README for install instructions.
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What people ask about photon

What is portel-dev/photon?

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portel-dev/photon is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. Define intent once. Photon turns a single TypeScript file into CLI tools, MCP servers, and web interfaces. It has 97 GitHub stars and was last updated 2d ago.

How do I install photon?

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You can install photon by cloning the repository (https://github.com/portel-dev/photon) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.

Is portel-dev/photon safe to use?

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Our security agent has analyzed portel-dev/photon and assigned a Trust Score of 87/100 (tier: Trusted). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.

Who maintains portel-dev/photon?

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portel-dev/photon is maintained by portel-dev. The last recorded GitHub activity is from 2d ago, with 0 open issues.

Are there alternatives to photon?

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Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar mcp servers at /categories/mcp, sorted by popularity or recent activity.

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