Model Context Protocol Daemon

Model Context Protocol Daemon - a tool for installing, running and managing MCP servers

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Overview

Model Context Protocol Daemon (MCPD) is a tool designed for installing, running, and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers efficiently.

To use MCPD, first create and activate a virtual environment, then install the necessary dependencies using poetry, and finally build the command-line interface (CLI) using PyInstaller.

Quick installation of MCP servers - Management of multiple MCP server instances - Building a command line interface for easier usability

Setting up a new MCP server quickly for development purposes.
Managing multiple instances of MCP servers for different projects or environments.
Using the CLI to streamline server management tasks.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Model Context Protocol Daemon 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": {
    "mcpd-pixeladed": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpd-pixeladed"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "mcpd-pixeladed": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpd-pixeladed"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpd-pixeladed": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpd-pixeladed"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "mcpd-pixeladed": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpd-pixeladed"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpd-pixeladed": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpd-pixeladed"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpd-pixeladed": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcpd-pixeladed"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Is MCPD the only way to manage MCP servers?

No, there are other tools available, but MCPD offers a focused and efficient approach specifically for MCP servers.

What programming languages does MCPD support?

MCPD is Python-based, so familiarity with Python is necessary for effective utilization.

Is MCPD still under development?

Yes, MCPD is a work in progress, and features may continue to be added or refined.

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