The Sideways MCP server,
connected in one click.
Use Sideways for unexpected questions and lateral thinking prompts to break through mental blocks. Connect the official Sideways MCP server to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor through gate — one gateway URL, no config files, security-checked.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
Add Sideways to your AI in one minute
Pick your client. Copy, paste, done — or let gate handle sign-ins and policies for you.
claude mcp add --transport http sideways-usesideways https://usesideways.com/mcpRun in your terminal, then restart Claude Code.
Sideways · https://usesideways.com/mcp
What your AI can do with Sideways
Real prompts you can type the moment it's connected — no setup, no docs to read.
“Use “get-sideways-strategy-category-reframe”: Get a random Reframe strategy. Use when stuck in a single way of thinking, facing opposition, or need to see the problem from a completely d.”
“Use “get-sideways-strategy-category-reduce”: Get a random Reduce strategy. Use when overwhelmed by complexity, dealing with too many options, or when clarity is needed. Best for cutting.”
“Use “get-sideways-strategy-category-expand”: Get a random Expand strategy. Use when solutions feel too minimal, when avoiding decisions, or when there's room to explore more possibiliti.”
“Use “get-sideways-strategy-category-disrupt”: Get a random Disrupt strategy. Use when stuck in safe patterns, avoiding risk, or when work feels too polished or predictable. Best for inje.”
How secure is the Sideways MCP server?
Every server in the gate directory has to pass the same four checks before your AI can touch it. Here's how Sideways holds up.
Official endpoint
Operated by Sideways (usesideways.com) at its documented MCP endpoint — not a third-party mirror or community re-host.
No sign-in needed
This server only exposes public data — no account and no credentials are involved when you connect.
Scanned before it goes live
gate checks every tool for prompt injection, hidden instructions, data-exfiltration hints, and over-broad permissions before the server is available through your gateway.
Watched for drift
If Sideways adds or changes tools later, gate re-scans and alerts you — before your AI acts on the change.
Connected in three steps
Connect your gate
Add one gateway URL to Claude, ChatGPT, or any MCP client. One-time setup, about two minutes.
Pick Sideways
Choose Sideways in the gate directory. No sign-in needed.
Use it anywhere
Sideways's tools are live in every AI client you've connected — with rules and logging built in.
Free to start · No credit card · No hosting needed
The actual tools Sideways exposes
Fetched live from the official endpoint and re-checked daily by gate — not marketing copy.
get-sideways-strategy-category-reframe — Get a random Reframe strategy. Use when stuck in a single way of thinking, facing opposition, or need to see the problem from a completely d
get-sideways-strategy-category-reduce — Get a random Reduce strategy. Use when overwhelmed by complexity, dealing with too many options, or when clarity is needed. Best for cutting
get-sideways-strategy-category-expand — Get a random Expand strategy. Use when solutions feel too minimal, when avoiding decisions, or when there's room to explore more possibiliti
get-sideways-strategy-category-disrupt — Get a random Disrupt strategy. Use when stuck in safe patterns, avoiding risk, or when work feels too polished or predictable. Best for inje
get-sideways-strategy-category-embody — Get a random Embody strategy. Use when too much in your head, experiencing physical tension, or disconnected from intuition. Best for ground
get-sideways-strategy-category-pause — Get a random Pause strategy. Use when rushing, feeling frantic, or unable to see the forest for the trees. Best for gaining clarity through
Who runs the Sideways MCP server?
The Sideways MCP server at a glance
https://usesideways.com/mcpQuestions, answered
Is there an official Sideways MCP server?
Yes — Sideways operates its own remote MCP server at usesideways.com. gate connects you to that official endpoint and adds security scanning, per-tool access rules, and an activity log on top.
How do I connect Sideways to Claude or ChatGPT?
Add gate's gateway URL to your AI client once, then pick Sideways in the directory. No account or sign-in is needed. From then on, Sideways's tools are available in every client you've connected to gate.
Do I need to host anything?
No. Sideways runs the server, and gate is fully managed. You just connect one URL — there's nothing to install, deploy, or maintain.
Is the Sideways MCP server safe to connect?
It's the vendor's official endpoint, and gate scans its tools for prompt injection and hidden instructions before it goes live, re-checks it whenever it changes, and lets you allow, block, or require approval for every single tool.
Is it free?
Yes — you can get started with gate for free and connect Sideways in minutes. No credit card required.
Connect more than just Sideways
Every server below works through the same gateway URL — connect once, add tools anytime.
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