MCP Manager for Claude Desktop

simple web ui to manage mcp (model context protocol) servers in the claude app

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Overview

MCP Manager is a web-based GUI designed to manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for the Claude Desktop app on MacOS, enhancing its capabilities by enabling access to various services and private data.

Users can easily set up MCP servers by following the provided instructions, which involve pasting a few commands into their terminal to integrate services with the Claude app.

Easy interface for managing MCP servers - Client-side processing ensuring data privacy - Quick setup support for multiple MCP servers such as Apple Notes, AWS Knowledge Base, Google Drive, and many others. - Simple configuration for environment variables and server settings - One-click terminal command copying for quick installations

Manage and access personal notes using Apple Notes with Claude.
Query AWS Knowledge Base for information retrieval through the Claude app.
Automate browsing and searches using different APIs like Brave Search and Exa.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Manager for Claude Desktop 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-manager-zueai": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-manager-zueai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

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-manager-zueai": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-manager-zueai"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

Can I manage multiple MCP servers at once?

Yes, MCP Manager allows you to easily manage multiple MCP servers from the same interface.

Is my data safe when using MCP Manager?

Yes, all operations are done client-side, ensuring that your data never leaves your computer.

What are the system requirements to run MCP Manager?

MCP Manager is designed for macOS and requires the Claude Desktop app to function.

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