Refineo AI Tools

CLI and MCP tools for Refineo - Transform AI-generated text into natural human writing.

Quick Start

Node.js / TypeScript

# Using bunx (recommended)
bunx refineo-cli login

# Using npx
npx refineo-cli login

# Global install
npm i -g refineo-cli && refineo login

Python

# Using uvx (recommended)
uvx refineo-cli login

# Using pipx
pipx run refineo-cli login

# Global install
pip install refineo-cli && refineo login

Commands

refineo login              # Authenticate with your account
refineo logout             # Clear stored credentials
refineo stats              # Show usage statistics
refineo humanize "text"    # Humanize AI-generated text

Humanize Options

refineo humanize "text" --model enhanced    # Use enhanced model (default)
refineo humanize "text" --model standard    # Use standard model
refineo humanize --file input.txt           # Read from file
refineo humanize --file input.txt --output output.txt  # Write to file
refineo humanize "text" --verbose           # Show debug output
echo "text" | refineo humanize              # Read from stdin

Requirements

• Pro or Ultra subscription - CLI/MCP access is a Pro+ feature
• Node.js 18+ (for Node CLI)
• Python 3.10+ (for Python CLI)

Authentication

The CLI uses device code flow for secure authentication:

1. Run refineo login
2. A browser opens to authorize the device
3. Sign in and confirm the device code
4. Credentials are stored securely in ~/.refineo/

MCP Integration

Refineo provides an MCP server for integration with Claude Desktop, Cursor, and other AI assistants.

Tools Available

Authentication Options

Option 1: API Key (Recommended for MCP)

API keys are long-lived (7 days to 1 year) and don't require refresh. Create one at www.refineo.app/dashboard/api-keys.

Option 2: Bearer Token

Use the CLI to get a short-lived access token (15 minutes). Suitable for quick testing.

Setup for Claude Code

Run this command (replace sk_your_api_key with your actual key):

claude mcp add-json refineo '{"type":"http","url":"https://www.refineo.app/mcp/mcp","headers":{"X-API-Key":"sk_your_api_key"}}'

Setup for Claude Desktop (Native OAuth - Recommended)

1. Open Claude Desktop → Settings → Connectors
2. Click "Add custom connector"
3. Enter URL: https://www.refineo.app/mcp/mcp
4. Click Add → Sign in with your Refineo account

No API key needed - uses OAuth authentication.

Setup for Claude Desktop / Cursor (API Key)

Alternatively, use an API key with the config file:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "refineo": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://www.refineo.app/mcp/mcp",
        "--header",
        "X-API-Key:sk_your_api_key_here"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires Node.js. Uses mcp-remote as a proxy.

Token Refresh

• API Keys: No refresh needed until expiry (7d-1y). Create new keys at dashboard/api-keys.
• Bearer Tokens: Expire after 15 minutes. Run refineo login to refresh.

Development

Node CLI

cd node
npm install
npm run build
npm start login

Python CLI

cd python
pip install -e ".[dev]"
refineo login

Links

• Refineo App
• Pricing
• Manage API Keys
• Manage Connected Devices

License

MIT