Windows-MCP-Server-Installation-Verification-Guide
by trevorwilkerson
This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for verifying MCP server installation on Windows, addressing the differences between Windows and MacOS setups. It covers prerequisites, installation, directory structure, execution testing, and troubleshooting.
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What is Windows-MCP-Server-Installation-Verification-Guide?
This is a guide for verifying the installation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server on Windows. It focuses on the specific requirements and differences compared to MacOS installations.
How to use Windows-MCP-Server-Installation-Verification-Guide?
Follow the steps outlined in the guide sequentially, starting with the prerequisites check. Each section provides commands and instructions to verify the installation status, directory structure, and execution of the MCP server. Pay close attention to the Windows-specific notes and troubleshooting tips.
Key features of Windows-MCP-Server-Installation-Verification-Guide
Comprehensive installation verification steps
Windows-specific instructions and troubleshooting
Comparison with MacOS setup
Detailed directory structure verification
Absolute path usage guidance
Use cases of Windows-MCP-Server-Installation-Verification-Guide
Verifying MCP server installation on Windows
Troubleshooting common installation errors
Understanding the differences between Windows and MacOS setups
Ensuring correct execution of the MCP server
Configuring MCP servers on Windows
FAQ from Windows-MCP-Server-Installation-Verification-Guide
How do I check if npm is installed?
How do I check if npm is installed?
Open Command Prompt as administrator and run npm --version.
Where is the global npm installation directory on Windows?
Where is the global npm installation directory on Windows?
It's typically located at C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Roaming\npm.
How do I install the MCP server package globally?
How do I install the MCP server package globally?
Run npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinking in the Command Prompt.
How do I run the MCP server on Windows?
How do I run the MCP server on Windows?
Use the command node "%APPDATA%\npm\node_modules\@modelcontextprotocol\server-sequential-thinking\dist\index.js".
What should I do if I get a MODULE_NOT_FOUND error?
What should I do if I get a MODULE_NOT_FOUND error?
Verify the package installation, check file paths, and ensure Node.js is properly installed and configured.