MCP Installer
by bbangjooo
MCP Installer provides tools to find Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, collect configuration for connecting to them, and install an MCP server locally.
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What is MCP Installer?
MCP Installer is a command-line tool that helps you find, configure, and install Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for use with applications like Cursor and Claude.
How to use MCP Installer?
Install the package using npm: npm install @bbangjo/mcp-installer. Then, run the installer with npx @bbangjo/mcp-installer --client <client-type> --key <your-smithery-api-key>, replacing <client-type> with 'cursor' or 'claude' and <your-smithery-api-key> with your Smithery API key.
Key features of MCP Installer
Find MCP servers
Collect configuration for MCP connections
Install MCP servers locally
Supports Cursor and Claude clients
Uses Smithery API for server discovery
Use cases of MCP Installer
Integrating MCP servers with Cursor
Integrating MCP servers with Claude
Automating MCP server setup
Developing applications that utilize MCP
Quickly setting up a local MCP server environment
FAQ from MCP Installer
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
The README doesn't define what an MCP server is, but it seems to be a type of server that can be used with applications like Cursor and Claude.
What is the Smithery API?
What is the Smithery API?
The Smithery API is used to find MCP servers. You need an API key to use the MCP Installer.
Which clients are supported?
Which clients are supported?
Currently, the MCP Installer supports 'cursor' and 'claude' clients.
Where is the configuration file created?
Where is the configuration file created?
The configuration file location depends on the client and operating system. See the README for specific paths.
How do I run the server locally?
How do I run the server locally?
Install dependencies with npm install, set the SMITHERY_API_KEY environment variable, build with npm run build, and run with node build/index.js.