Description
MCP-Installer is a specialized server that simplifies the installation of other MCP servers. Developed by Ani Betts, it allows Claude to install MCP servers hosted in npm or PyPi packages through natural language commands. The implementation supports both remote package installations via npx/uvx and local repository setups, handling environment variable configuration and command-line arguments. It automatically updates the Claude Desktop configuration file, making it particularly valuable for users who want to quickly expand their AI assistant's capabilities without manually editing configuration files or remembering complex installation commands.
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Installation
git clone https://github.com/zncou/mcp-installer Claude Desktop Configuration
Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file to enable this MCP server:
Config file location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Config file location: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Config file location: ~/.config/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-installer": {
"command": "node",
"args": [
"path/to/server.js"
]
}
}
} Community Reviews
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