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Claude Desktop Mcp Installer
What is Claude Desktop Mcp Installer
The claude-desktop-mcp-installer is a utility designed to facilitate the addition of MCP servers to Claude Desktop, allowing users to easily configure and manage their server connections.
Use cases
Use cases include adding new MCP servers for development purposes, managing server configurations for testing environments, and facilitating easy access to remote services through Claude Desktop.
How to use
To use the claude-desktop-mcp-installer, you can run it directly with npx without installation. For example, use the command ‘npx @ownid/claude-desktop-installer
Key features
Key features include easy integration of MCP servers into Claude Desktop, command line options for help and version information, and the ability to update configuration files automatically for different operating systems.
Where to use
The claude-desktop-mcp-installer is primarily used in software development environments where Claude Desktop is utilized, particularly for managing and connecting to various MCP servers.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Overview
What is Claude Desktop Mcp Installer
The claude-desktop-mcp-installer is a utility designed to facilitate the addition of MCP servers to Claude Desktop, allowing users to easily configure and manage their server connections.
Use cases
Use cases include adding new MCP servers for development purposes, managing server configurations for testing environments, and facilitating easy access to remote services through Claude Desktop.
How to use
To use the claude-desktop-mcp-installer, you can run it directly with npx without installation. For example, use the command ‘npx @ownid/claude-desktop-installer
Key features
Key features include easy integration of MCP servers into Claude Desktop, command line options for help and version information, and the ability to update configuration files automatically for different operating systems.
Where to use
The claude-desktop-mcp-installer is primarily used in software development environments where Claude Desktop is utilized, particularly for managing and connecting to various MCP servers.
Clients Supporting MCP
The following are the main client software that supports the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.
Content
Claude Desktop MCP Server Installer
A simple utility to add MCP servers to Claude Desktop.
Installation
This package is designed to be used with npx
without installation:
npx @ownid/claude-desktop-installer <server-name> <server-url>
Usage
Add a new MCP server to Claude Desktop:
npx @ownid/claude-desktop-installer luminok http://localhost:4001/cm9fkjx5e0001ma0q76oaar0c/sse
This will add a server named “luminok” to your Claude Desktop configuration.
Global Installation:
npm install -g @ownid/claude-desktop-installer claude-desktop-installer <server-name> <server-url>
Command Line Options:
--help, -h Display usage information --version, -v Display version information
How it works
The installer updates the Claude Desktop configuration file with a new MCP server entry in the following format:
- macOS:
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
- Windows:
%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"luminok": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@ownid/mcp-remote",
"http://localhost:4001/cm9fkjx5e0001ma0q76oaar0c/sse"
]
}
}
}
Requirements
- Node.js 14 or later
- Claude Desktop installed
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
-
Configuration file not updating
- Make sure Claude Desktop is not running when you update the configuration
- Check that you have write permissions to the configuration directory
-
MCP server not appearing in Claude Desktop
- Restart Claude Desktop after adding the MCP server
- Verify the configuration file was updated correctly
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Dev Tools Supporting MCP
The following are the main code editors that support the Model Context Protocol. Click the link to visit the official website for more information.