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Drand is a Utilities MCP server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf and any MCP-compatible AI agent fetch verifiable random numbers from the drand network. Install in 1 minute with mcpizy install drand.

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Drand

Utilities

Last updated May 30, 2026 · By MCPizy team

Fetch verifiable random numbers from the drand network. Cryptographic randomness.

Install Drand

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install drand
Or run directly:
npx -y @drand/mcp
View on GitHub

Works with

Claude Code
Claude Desktop
Cursor
Windsurf
VS Code + Copilot
Any MCP Client

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Key Takeaways

  • Drand exposes an MCP interface for utilities workflows in Claude Code, Cursor and Windsurf.
  • No authentication required — works out of the box once installed.
  • Install in 1 command: mcpizy install drand — config written to your client automatically.
  • Free and open source (GitHub source linked above) — verified compatible with every MCP client (Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code + Copilot).
  • Best use case: automate utilities workflows from your AI agent without leaving the editor.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Drand MCP server?

The Drand MCP server is an Utilities Model Context Protocol server that lets Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot, and other MCP-compatible AI agents fetch verifiable random numbers from the drand network. It exposes Drand's capabilities as tools the AI can call directly from your editor or CLI.

How do I install Drand MCP with Claude Code?

The fastest way is the MCPizy CLI: run `mcpizy install drand` and MCPizy will add the server to your `.claude.json` automatically. You can also install it manually by adding an entry under `mcpServers` in `.claude.json` with the command `npx -y @drand/mcp` and restarting Claude Code.

Is Drand MCP free?

Yes. The Drand MCP server is free and open source (see the GitHub repository linked on this page). You may still need a Drand account or API key to connect the server to the underlying service, but the MCP layer itself has no MCPizy subscription cost.

Does Drand MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

Yes. Any MCP-compatible client works — including Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor (via `.cursor/mcp.json`), Windsurf, VS Code with Copilot Chat, and custom agents built on the MCP SDK. The same install command targets all of them; only the config file path differs.

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What can I do with Drand MCP?

Once installed, your AI agent can fetch verifiable random numbers from the drand network directly inside your conversation. Typical use cases include asking Claude Code or Cursor to run Drand operations, inspect results, chain Drand with other MCP servers (see our Workflow Recipes), and automate repetitive utilities tasks without leaving your editor.