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Claude Desktop Config Manager

by eversonl

DevOps/Configuration ManagementClaudeConfigurationBackupNode.jsCommand-line tool

A lightweight command-line tool for managing Claude Desktop MCP configurations. It simplifies toggling MCP servers, creating presets, and managing backups.

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What is Claude Desktop Config Manager?

Claude Desktop Config Manager is a command-line tool designed to manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) configurations for Claude Desktop. It provides a user-friendly interface to enable/disable MCP servers, create custom configurations, and manage backups.

How to use Claude Desktop Config Manager?

  1. Clone the repository or download the claude-config-manager.js file.
  2. Open the file in a text editor and update the CLAUDE_DIR value to match your Claude installation path.
  3. Save the file.
  4. Run the tool from the command line using node claude-config-manager.js.
  5. Follow the on-screen menu options to manage your MCP configurations.

Key features of Claude Desktop Config Manager

  • Toggle MCP Servers

  • Custom Configurations

  • Preset Management

  • Backup & Restore

  • Config Validation

  • Color-Coded Interface

Use cases of Claude Desktop Config Manager

  • Quickly enabling or disabling specific MCP servers

  • Creating and loading custom MCP configurations for different tasks

  • Backing up and restoring MCP configurations to prevent data loss

  • Validating and repairing corrupted MCP configuration files

  • Managing MCP settings for Claude Desktop without manually editing the configuration file

FAQ from Claude Desktop Config Manager

What is an MCP server?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. These servers likely provide context or functionality to the Claude Desktop application.

What Node.js version is required?

Node.js version 12 or higher is required to run this tool.

How do I find my Claude installation path?

The Claude installation path depends on your operating system and installation method. Check the Claude Desktop documentation or your system's application directory.

What happens if my configuration file is corrupted?

The tool provides a 'Check/Fix Config File' option to automatically repair common JSON syntax errors.

Does this tool modify the Claude Desktop application itself?

No, this tool only modifies the configuration file used by Claude Desktop to manage MCP settings.