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Overview

MCP Server Manager is a tool designed to install and manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for Claude and other LLM clients, allowing users to browse available servers, configure settings, and manage multiple configurations.

To use MCP Server Manager, install the extension from the VSCode Marketplace, click the MCP icon in the activity bar, and follow the prompts to add your configuration files and browse available MCP servers.

  • Server Catalog: Browse and install from a comprehensive list of available MCP servers. - Multi-Config Support: Manage servers across multiple configuration files (Claude Desktop, VSCode Cline). - Server Management: Enable, disable, and configure installed servers. - Easy Installation: Simple interface for adding and removing MCP servers.
  1. Installing and managing multiple MCP servers for different projects.
  2. Configuring server settings for optimal performance in various environments.
  3. Simplifying the process of adding and removing servers as project needs change.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Server Manager 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-server-manager-qpd-v": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-manager-qpd-v"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

Can MCP Server Manager manage servers for all LLM clients?

Yes! MCP Server Manager is designed to work with Claude and other LLM clients.

Is MCP Server Manager easy to install?

Yes! Installation is straightforward through the VSCode Marketplace.

Are there any known issues?

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