MCP Auto Install
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MCP Auto Install is a tool for automatically installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It simplifies the process of using the MCP ecosystem by automating server detection, installation, and configuration.
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What is MCP Auto Install?
MCP Auto Install is a command-line tool designed to automate the installation and management of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It streamlines the process of setting up and configuring these servers, making them more accessible to developers.
How to use MCP Auto Install?
To use MCP Auto Install, first install it globally using npm or pnpm. Then, use the CLI commands to list available servers, install specific servers, remove servers, configure servers, view server READMEs, and save server commands to the configuration.
Key features of MCP Auto Install
Automatic server detection and installation
Support for npm packages and GitHub repositories
Automatic README retrieval and caching
Server configuration assistance
Custom command configuration
Seamless integration with the MCP ecosystem
Use cases of MCP Auto Install
Quickly setting up MCP servers for development
Managing multiple MCP server instances
Automating the deployment of MCP servers
Simplifying the configuration process for MCP servers
Integrating MCP servers into existing workflows
FAQ from MCP Auto Install
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
The README refers to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, but does not define what MCP is. Further research is needed to define MCP.
What are the prerequisites for using MCP Auto Install?
What are the prerequisites for using MCP Auto Install?
You need Node.js version 18.0.0 or higher and either npm or pnpm package manager installed.
How do I install a server?
How do I install a server?
Use the command mcp-auto-install install <server-name>.
How do I configure a server?
How do I configure a server?
Use the command mcp-auto-install configure <server-name>. You can also configure environment variables like MCP_SETTINGS_PATH.
Where can I find support?
Where can I find support?
Open an issue in the GitHub repository: https://github.com/anthropics/mcp-auto-install/issues