salt.md

by saltmd · Databases · ★ 166

salt.md is an MCP server by saltmd. The open-source workspace for people and AI agents. Docs, databases and realtime collaboration with an MCP server in the same binary, so agents work in the same workspace on the same permissions. One Go binary, one SQLite file, self-hosted. It has 166 GitHub stars and ranks #110 of 630 in Databases by stars.

Category: Databases
Author: saltmd
GitHub stars: 166
This week: Tracking since 18 Oct 2026
Language: TypeScript
License: AGPL-3.0 (open source)
Last update: 2026-10-23 (yesterday)
Links: Source Website

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How to install salt.md

Install steps differ per project, so follow the README in the salt.md repository. Most MCP servers start with a single command (npx -y <package>, uvx <package> or a Docker image) that you add to your client's config. The install guide shows where that goes in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is salt.md?

salt.md is an MCP server by saltmd in the Databases category. The open-source workspace for people and AI agents. Docs, databases and realtime collaboration with an MCP server in the same binary, so agents work in the same workspace on the same permissions. One Go... It has 166 GitHub stars and ranks #110 of 630 in Databases by stars.

Is salt.md free and open source?

Yes. salt.md is published under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can run, modify and self-host it at no cost. If it connects to a paid service, that service's own pricing and API terms still apply. Check the repository for the exact license text before using it commercially.

What are the alternatives to salt.md?

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