Claude Allowlist FAQs

Question 1

What is Claude Allowlist?

Accepted Answer

Claude Allowlist is an MCP server that exposes Claude Code's pre-approved tool permissions from `settings.json` files, enabling MCP clients to query both global and project-specific allowances for tools.

Question 2

Can I get a combined view of all allowed permissions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the `get_allowed_permissions` tool provides a comprehensive, deduplicated merge of all global and project-local permissions, offering a complete picture of pre-approved tool access for any given project.

Question 3

Where does Claude Allowlist retrieve tool permissions from?

Accepted Answer

It retrieves permissions from three distinct locations: global user settings (`~/.claude/settings.json`), shared project settings (`.claude/settings.json`), and personal project settings (`.claude/settings.local.json`).

Question 4

How do I integrate Claude Allowlist with Claude Code?

Accepted Answer

After cloning the repository and running `make install`, you integrate it using the Claude CLI: `claude mcp add allowlist -- mcp-claude-allowlist`. This can be added globally or per-project.

Question 5

What are the main benefits of using Claude Allowlist?

Accepted Answer

It simplifies the querying and visibility of Claude Code's pre-approved tool access, helps developers understand the scope of global and project-specific permissions, and enhances control and transparency over tool execution within development workflows.

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