Configuration

API key configuration for SHARC MCP server

SHARC MCP server authenticates using your SHARC API key.

Required variable

Variable	Description	Example
SHARC_API_KEY	API key from your SHARC plan	sk_mcp_xxx

Set your API key

In MCP configuration (recommended)

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

Via .env.local (optional)

Create .env.local in your MCP package directory:

SHARC_API_KEY=sk_mcp_xxx

Troubleshooting

Invalid API key

Ensure your key:

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

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.