Cleric
by pcarion
Cleric is a desktop application that helps you manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for Claude desktop. It provides an easy-to-use interface for adding, removing, and configuring your MCP servers.
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What is Cleric?
Cleric is a desktop application designed to manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for the Claude desktop application. It simplifies the process of configuring and switching between different MCP servers.
How to use Cleric?
Cleric allows you to view a list of configured MCP servers, add new servers, remove existing servers (either from Claude Desktop or entirely), edit server information, and test servers using the MCP Inspector. The application automatically saves changes and syncs with Claude Desktop.
Key features of Cleric
Seamlessly switch MCP servers in and out of Claude Desktop
Automatically preserves server configurations when making changes
Syncs with Claude Desktop
Real-time saving
Test any server by launching the MCP Inspector
Use cases of Cleric
Managing multiple MCP server configurations for Claude
Quickly switching between different MCP servers
Testing and debugging MCP server configurations
Backing up and restoring MCP server configurations
FAQ from Cleric
Where are the configuration files stored?
Where are the configuration files stored?
A personal server list is stored at $HOME/.cleric.json, and the Claude Desktop configuration is at <OS specific path>/claude_desktop_config.json.
How do I add a new server?
How do I add a new server?
The README does not specify how to add a new server, but the application provides an interface for managing servers.
How do I remove a server from Claude Desktop?
How do I remove a server from Claude Desktop?
Use the Remove From Claude button to remove the server from Claude desktop but keep it in your personal server list.
How do I completely remove a server?
How do I completely remove a server?
Use the ✄ button to remove the server from both your personal server list and the list of servers configured in Claude desktop.
What should I do before using Cleric for the first time?
What should I do before using Cleric for the first time?
Back up your claude_desktop_config.json file if you have manually configured MCP servers in Claude Desktop.