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ASDF plugin for managing MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers

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Overview

The asdf-mcp-plugin is a plugin for the asdf version manager that facilitates the management of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, allowing users to easily install, switch between, and manage different versions of MCP-compatible servers.

To use the asdf-mcp-plugin, first install it using the command asdf plugin add mcp https://github.com/hongsw/asdf-mcp-plugin.git. After installation, you can list available MCP servers, install specific versions, and manage them using various commands provided by the plugin.

  • Simplifies installation and management of MCP-compatible servers. - Provides a uniform interface for version management. - Supports multiple MCP server types including claude-server, mcp-core, and local-llm.
  1. Managing different versions of MCP servers for development and testing.
  2. Simplifying the setup of local language models with MCP compatibility.
  3. Facilitating the use of various MCP server implementations in projects.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect asdf-mcp-plugin in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-asdf-mcp-plugin-hongsw"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the purpose of the asdf-mcp-plugin?

The plugin simplifies the management of MCP servers, making it easier to install and switch between different versions.

How do I install the plugin?

You can install it using the command `asdf plugin add mcp https://github.com/hongsw/asdf-mcp-plugin.git`.

What MCP servers are supported?

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