Installer

@anaisbettson 14 days ago

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MCP Tools

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This server is a server that installs other MCP servers for you.

install_repo_mcp_server

Install an MCP server via npx or uvx

install_local_mcp_server

Install an MCP server whose code is cloned locally on your computer

Overview

What is Installer

The mcp-installer is a specialized server designed to facilitate the installation of other MCP servers. By leveraging this tool, users can easily deploy various servers hosted on npm or PyPi, streamlining the setup process.

Use cases

The mcp-installer is useful for users who want to quickly install and manage MCP servers without manual intervention. It can be used in development environments, for automation tasks, or by those who wish to simplify the server setup process.

How to use

To use the mcp-installer, users need to add a specific configuration to their ‘claude_desktop_config.json’ file, detailing the command and arguments for the npx tool. Once configured, users can issue commands to install desired MCP servers directly through Claude.

Key features

Key features of the mcp-installer include the ability to install a wide range of MCP servers from popular repositories, the use of npx for Node.js servers, and the ability to set custom arguments and environment variables during installation.

Where to use

The mcp-installer can be utilized in development environments, coding projects that require various MCP servers, and scenarios where automated installations are needed. It is particularly beneficial for developers on macOS and Windows who wish to simplify their server setup process.

Content

mcp-installer - A MCP Server to install MCP Servers

This server is a server that installs other MCP servers for you. Install it, and you can ask Claude to install MCP servers hosted in npm or PyPi for you. Requires npx and uv to be installed for node and Python servers respectively.

How to install:

Put this into your claude_desktop_config.json (either at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude on macOS or C:\Users\NAME\AppData\Roaming\Claude on Windows):

Example prompts

Hey Claude, install the MCP server named mcp-server-fetch

Hey Claude, install the @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem package as an MCP server. Use [‘/Users/anibetts/Desktop’] for the arguments

Hi Claude, please install the MCP server at /Users/anibetts/code/mcp-youtube, I’m too lazy to do it myself.

Install the server @modelcontextprotocol/server-github. Set the environment variable GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN to ‘1234567890’

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