mcp-installer - A MCP Server to install MCP Servers

An MCP server that installs other MCP servers for you

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Overview

MCP Installer is a tool designed to automatically install other MCP (Managed Computing Platform) servers for users, streamlining the process of server management.

To use MCP Installer, you need to add it to your claude_desktop_config.json file. Then, you can interact with it via commands in Claude to install various MCP servers hosted in npm or PyPi.

Automates the installation of MCP servers from npm or PyPi. - Integration with Claude for easy command execution. - Requires familiarity with npx for the installation process.

Quickly installing multiple MCP servers without manually downloading each one.
Simplifying complex server setups by using simple commands.
Facilitating package installations directly from command prompts or applications.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-installer - A MCP Server to install MCP Servers 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": {
    "mcp-installer-anaisbetts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-installer-anaisbetts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "mcp-installer-anaisbetts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-installer-anaisbetts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-installer-anaisbetts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-installer-anaisbetts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-installer-anaisbetts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-installer-anaisbetts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-installer-anaisbetts": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-installer-anaisbetts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What do I need to install MCP Installer?

You need to have `npx` installed for node servers and `uv` for Python servers.

How do I add MCP Installer to my configuration?

You can add it to your `claude_desktop_config.json` file in the specified user directories based on your operating system.

Can I install any MCP server?

Yes, you can install any MCP server that is hosted on npm or PyPi, as long as you specify the correct command.

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