Smithery CLI
by smithery-ai
The Smithery CLI is a registry installer and manager for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It's designed to be client-agnostic, allowing you to easily manage servers for various AI clients.
Last updated: N/A
What is Smithery CLI?
The Smithery CLI is a command-line interface for installing, uninstalling, inspecting, and running Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It simplifies the management of servers for different AI clients by providing a unified interface.
How to use Smithery CLI?
Use the npx @smithery/cli <command> command to interact with the CLI. Available commands include install, uninstall, inspect, run, list clients, and list servers. Refer to the README for specific command options and examples.
Key features of Smithery CLI
Install and uninstall MCP servers
Client-agnostic design
Interactive server inspection
Server configuration via JSON
List available clients and installed servers
Use cases of Smithery CLI
Managing servers for AI clients like Claude
Installing servers with pre-configured data
Troubleshooting server issues with verbose logging
Automating server management tasks
Testing servers interactively
FAQ from Smithery CLI
How do I install a server?
How do I install a server?
Use the command npx @smithery/cli install <package> --client <name>.
How do I uninstall a server?
How do I uninstall a server?
Use the command npx @smithery/cli uninstall <package> --client <name>.
How do I inspect a server?
How do I inspect a server?
Use the command npx @smithery/cli inspect <server-id>.
How do I run a server?
How do I run a server?
Use the command npx @smithery/cli run <server-id> --config <json>.
Why do I need to restart my AI client after installing/uninstalling a server?
Why do I need to restart my AI client after installing/uninstalling a server?
Restarting your AI client ensures that the changes made by the Smithery CLI are properly loaded and recognized by the client.