Spec Driven Development
by formulahendry
MCP Server that facilitates spec-driven development workflows, not just Vibe Coding.
Runs on your computer★ 440MITUpdated 14 months ago
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MCP Persona
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
MCP server for Persona — developer-first identity verification + KYC (inquiries, accounts, reports)
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What you can do with it
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- Connection: Runs on your computer
- Transport: stdio
- Category: Other
- You need to fill in: PERSONA_API_KEY
Install
Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
- Basic checks: 1 of 1 passed
- Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
- You fill in yourself:
PERSONA_API_KEY,PERSONA_API_VERSION
Values marked secret are keys to your account. Never share them or paste them into a chat.
You need
- npmNode.js installed (for the npx command)
Which app do you use?
Pick your app above. We remember it, so next time the button says “Install in …”.
Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Developer → Edit Config, and paste this into claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"persona": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@codespar/mcp-persona"
],
"env": {
"PERSONA_API_KEY": "your-value",
"PERSONA_API_VERSION": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Run this in your terminal
claude mcp add persona --env PERSONA_API_KEY=your-value --env PERSONA_API_VERSION=your-value -- npx -y @codespar/mcp-personaFill in the empty values before running it.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .cursor/mcp.json in your project, or ~/.cursor/mcp.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"persona": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@codespar/mcp-persona"
],
"env": {
"PERSONA_API_KEY": "your-value",
"PERSONA_API_VERSION": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
Or copy the settings yourself
Paste into .vscode/mcp.json in your project
{
"servers": {
"persona": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@codespar/mcp-persona"
],
"env": {
"PERSONA_API_KEY": "your-value",
"PERSONA_API_VERSION": "your-value"
}
}
}
}Your browser asks to open the app, then the app shows the settings and asks you to confirm. Key values are left empty for you to fill in.
This one runs on your computer, and ChatGPT can only connect to servers on the internet. Pick another app.
Your choice stays on this device in a cookie; no account needed.
Values you fill in
- Persona API key. Sent as 'Authorization: Bearer '.
PERSONA_API_VERSIONenvPersona API version pin (sent as 'Persona-Version' header). Defaults to '2023-01-05'.
These settings are generated from the maker’s registry entry. If the README says otherwise, follow the README.
What it can do
Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.
Basic checksi
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- ✓ Pass
Maker matches the repo
The registry name was verified with the GitHub account codespar, which owns the repo
- … Not checked yet
Still maintained
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Has a licence
We have not read this repo from GitHub yet
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Endpoint responds
This one runs on your computer; there is no internet endpoint
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Sign-in with OAuth
Runs on your computer and uses local settings instead
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No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
Runs on your computer; we can only read tool lists from internet endpoints
Compared with others in Otheri
- More stars than 0% of the other 32655 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 14% of the other 32655 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 32655 servers in this category
Compared with every active server in this category in the registry. Stars count only when the publisher owns the repo.
Common questions
Is MCP Persona safe?
It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
You need to fill in: PERSONA_API_KEY
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.2.2) reached the registry 5 months ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need Node.js on your computer.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: Spec Driven Development, Remote Desktop Commander, SuperCollider
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README from the maker
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@codespar/mcp-persona
MCP server for Persona — modern developer-first identity verification and KYC.
Persona is the programmable identity layer favoured by modern startups and fintechs that prioritise DX and template-driven workflows. Instead of a fixed KYC pipeline, you compose inquiry templates in the Persona dashboard that reuse building blocks — document, selfie, database, phone, bank — and Persona orchestrates the hosted flow.
Fourth entry in CodeSpar's identity category. Where it fits alongside the others:
| Provider | Positioning |
|---|---|
| Unico | BR leader — local PEP, court records, Receita Federal biometric pool |
| Onfido | Global challenger — document + facial similarity across 195+ countries |
| Jumio | Global enterprise — deeper fraud intelligence, longer operator track record |
| Persona | Modern developer-first — great DX, template-driven programmable workflows |
Pick Persona when you want to ship fast, iterate on the flow without a vendor ticket, and wire verification into your own product surfaces.
Tools (20)
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
create_inquiry | Create a Persona inquiry — a verification session bound to an inquiry template you configured in the Person... |
retrieve_inquiry | Retrieve an inquiry by id. |
list_inquiries | List inquiries, filterable by reference-id (your internal user id) or status. |
approve_inquiry | Mark an inquiry as approved. |
decline_inquiry | Mark an inquiry as declined. |
redact_inquiry | Redact an inquiry (GDPR right-to-erasure). |
create_account | Create a persistent Persona account — a long-lived end-user record that multiple inquiries can attach to. |
retrieve_account | Retrieve a Persona account by id, including summary PII and linked inquiries / verifications. |
list_reports | List reports — individual verification artifacts (e.g. |
retrieve_report | Retrieve a single report by id — returns the full verification detail (matches, scores, raw source data). |
create_case | Open a case — a workspace for an ongoing investigation tied to one or more inquiries / accounts. |
resume_inquiry | Resume a paused inquiry — returns a fresh one-time session token / link so the end user can continue a flow... |
update_account | Patch attributes on an existing Persona account (e.g. |
list_accounts | List Persona accounts, filterable by reference-id (your internal user id) or email. |
run_report | Create and run a standalone Persona report — not tied to an inquiry flow. |
retrieve_case | Retrieve a case by id — full detail including status, assignee, linked objects, attached fields, and tags. |
list_cases | List investigation cases, filterable by status, assignee, or priority. |
add_case_tag | Add a tag to a case. |
list_templates | List inquiry templates configured in your Persona dashboard — returns each template's id (itmpl_...), name,... |
list_webhooks | List configured webhook subscriptions (Persona calls them 'Webhook subscriptions'). |
Flow
create_inquiry (inquiry-template-id=itmpl_...)-> user completes Persona-hosted flow (doc + selfie + whatever the template runs) -> retrieve_inquiry (poll until status = 'completed' | 'approved' | 'declined' | 'needs_review') -> approve_inquiry / decline_inquiry (record your final decision) -> list_reports / retrieve_report (for standalone reports like watchlist / adverse-media)
Accounts (create_account / retrieve_account) persist end-user records across inquiries — attach future sessions via account-id on create_inquiry.
Cases (create_case) open a workspace for ongoing investigations (periodic re-verification, flagged users, manual review).
Install
npm install @codespar/mcp-personaEnvironment
PERSONA_API_KEY="..." # API key (required, secret)PERSONA_API_VERSION="2023-01-05" # Optional. Sent as Persona-Version header.
Authentication
Authorization: Bearer <PERSONA_API_KEY>Persona-Version: 2023-01-05
The server handles both headers automatically.
JSON:API envelope
Persona uses a JSON:API-style request envelope: every POST body is wrapped as { data: { attributes: {...} } }. This server handles the wrapping for you — tool inputs mirror the inner attributes shape directly, with kebab-case keys per Persona's convention:
{"inquiry-template-id": "itmpl_ABC123", "reference-id": "user_42", "fields": { "name-first": "Ada", "name-last": "Lovelace", "birthdate": "1815-12-10", "address-country-code": "US" } }
The server sends it on the wire as:
{ "data": { "attributes": { "inquiry-template-id": "itmpl_ABC123", ... } } }Run
# stdio (default — for Claude Desktop, Cursor, etc)npx @codespar/mcp-persona
HTTP (for server-to-server testing)
MCP_HTTP=true MCP_PORT=3000 npx @codespar/mcp-persona
When to pick Persona vs other identity providers
| Signal | Pick |
|---|---|
| Fast-moving startup / fintech, DX matters, want to iterate on flow | Persona |
| Need custom workflow reusing doc + selfie + bank + phone verifications | Persona |
| User is Brazilian, need CPF + Receita Federal biometric match | Unico |
| Global coverage across 195+ countries, regulated fintech AML/PEP | Onfido |
| Bank / large regulated marketplace needing deep fraud intelligence | Jumio |
Enterprise
Need governance, budget limits, and audit trails for agent payments? CodeSpar Enterprise adds policy engine, payment routing, and compliance templates on top of these MCP servers.
License
MIT