How do I install MCP Manager MCP Server?

Follow the setup instructions on the MCP Manager GitHub repository, then add the server configuration to your AI client.

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MCP Manager

Name: Manager MCP Server
Author: vlazic

v1.0.0•Developer Tools•stable

A cross-platform, single-binary manager for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, built with Go and a reactive HTMX web interface.

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What is MCP Manager?

MCP Manager is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to cross-platform, single-binary manager for model context protocol (mcp) servers, built with go and a reactive htmx web interface.

A cross-platform, single-binary manager for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, built with Go and a reactive HTMX web interface.

This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

A cross-platform, single-binary manager for Model Context Pr

Use Cases

Single-binary MCP server management

Cross-platform configuration interface

vlazic

Maintainer

LicenseMIT

Languagego

Versionv1.0.0

UpdatedApr 15, 2026

Statushealthy

Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

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Installation

Manual Installation

npx manager

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms

ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow

CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use MCP Manager

MCP Server Manager is a cross-platform single-binary tool written in Go that solves the pain of manually editing multiple JSON configuration files when managing MCP servers across different AI clients. It provides a reactive HTMX web interface at http://localhost:6543, reads a single YAML configuration file, and automatically syncs MCP server settings to Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and other supported clients — with real-time validation and dark/light theme support.

Prerequisites

One of: Debian/Ubuntu Linux, macOS, or Windows (pre-built binaries available for all)
At least one MCP client installed (Claude Code, Gemini CLI, etc.)
wget or curl for downloading the release binary (or Go 1.21+ to build from source)

Download and install the binary

Download the pre-built binary for your platform from GitHub Releases. On Debian/Ubuntu you can install the .deb package; on other platforms extract the archive.

# Debian / Ubuntu — install as a system service
wget https://github.com/vlazic/mcp-server-manager/releases/latest/download/mcp-server-manager_Linux_x86_64.deb
sudo dpkg -i mcp-server-manager_Linux_x86_64.deb
systemctl --user enable --now mcp-server-manager

# Linux (tarball) or macOS
wget https://github.com/vlazic/mcp-server-manager/releases/latest/download/mcp-server-manager_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz
tar -xzf mcp-server-manager_Linux_x86_64.tar.gz
chmod +x mcp-server-manager
./mcp-server-manager

Build from source (optional)

If you prefer to build from source, clone the repository and use make.

git clone https://github.com/vlazic/mcp-server-manager.git
cd mcp-server-manager

# Build only
make build

# Build, install, and start as system service
make setup

Open the web interface

Once running, open your browser to the MCP Server Manager interface. It auto-detects your system theme and provides real-time config validation.

open http://localhost:6543
# or
xdg-open http://localhost:6543   # Linux

Add an MCP server via the web UI

Click 'Add New Server' in the web interface, choose from built-in examples or enter your own server configuration, then submit. Changes are automatically applied to all registered client config files.

# The UI supports both STDIO and HTTP transport types
# Example: add a filesystem server via the form
# Name:    filesystem
# Command: npx
# Args:    @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem /path/to/dir

Or edit the YAML config file directly

Advanced users can edit the central YAML configuration file at ~/.config/mcp-server-manager/config.yaml. Changes take effect after restarting the service.

# ~/.config/mcp-server-manager/config.yaml
server_port: 6543

mcpServers:
  filesystem:
    command: "npx"
    args: ["@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/path/to/your/directory"]
    env:
      NODE_ENV: "production"

  context7:
    type: "http"
    url: "https://mcp.context7.com/mcp"

MCP Manager Examples

Client configuration

MCP Server Manager manages client configs for you. Here is the central YAML config it reads — you do not edit individual client JSON files manually.

server_port: 6543

mcpServers:
  filesystem:
    command: "npx"
    args: ["@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem", "/home/user/projects"]
    env:
      NODE_ENV: "production"

  context7:
    type: "http"
    url: "https://mcp.context7.com/mcp"

  github:
    command: "npx"
    args: ["@modelcontextprotocol/server-github"]
    env:
      GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN: "ghp_yourtoken"

Prompts to try

MCP Server Manager is a GUI/CLI management tool rather than an MCP server itself. Use these workflows after setup.

- Open http://localhost:6543 and click 'Add New Server' to add a new MCP server to all clients at once
- Use the web UI toggle to enable or disable a server for a specific AI client without editing JSON
- Specify '--config /path/to/config.yaml' to use a custom config location for team-shared configs
- Check real-time validation feedback in the UI when pasting a new server configuration

Troubleshooting MCP Manager

Web interface not accessible at localhost:6543

Verify the mcp-server-manager process is running with 'systemctl --user status mcp-server-manager' (Linux service) or by checking for the process directly. If port 6543 is in use, change server_port in config.yaml and restart.

Changes in the web UI are not reflected in Claude Code or Gemini CLI

Ensure MCP Server Manager knows the correct paths to your client configuration files. Check ~/.config/mcp-server-manager/config.yaml for client path settings and verify the paths exist. You may need to restart the AI client after the sync.

Config file not found on first run

On first run, MCP Server Manager auto-creates a default config at ~/.config/mcp-server-manager/config.yaml. If it does not appear, run the binary manually from a terminal to see any startup errors, and ensure the ~/.config directory is writable.

Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Manager

What is MCP Manager?

MCP Manager is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that cross-platform, single-binary manager for model context protocol (mcp) servers, built with go and a reactive htmx web interface. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install MCP Manager?

Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Manager GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with MCP Manager?

MCP Manager works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is MCP Manager free to use?

Yes, MCP Manager is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "manager": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "manager"]
    }
  }
}

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

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