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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

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Last updated September 4, 2026 · By MCPizy team

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

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Repo audit: 32/100 — little recent maintenance, or missing licence and docs

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Install Drand

Via MCPizy CLI (recommended):
mcpizy install drand
Or run directly:
npx -y drand-mcp-server
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Works with

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Drand MCP server?

Drand is listed as an Utilities Model Context Protocol server whose documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent fetch verifiable random numbers from the drand network. Client support, permissions and authentication remain specific to the upstream project.

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-server` and restarting Claude Code.

Does MCPizy charge to view or install Drand MCP?

No. Reading this profile and copying its install guidance is free. Upstream software, API, account or usage costs are separate, and licence coverage should be checked from the linked source when available.

Does Drand MCP work with Cursor and Windsurf?

The MCP standard is supported by those clients, but a specific server can still have client-specific setup or transport limits. Use the configuration shown on this page when present and verify the upstream instructions before installation.

What can I do with Drand MCP?

Its documented purpose is to let an MCP-compatible agent fetch verifiable random numbers from the drand network. The exact tools, permissions and write capabilities depend on the server version and configuration shown by the upstream project.

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