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A CLI tool for easy installation of MCP servers and managing their configuration

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What is MCP Config?

MCP Config is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to cli tool for easy installation of mcp servers and managing their configuration

A CLI tool for easy installation of MCP servers and managing their configuration

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

Features

  • A CLI tool for easy installation of MCP servers and managing

Use Cases

Install and configure MCP servers easily.
Manage MCP server settings from CLI.
Streamline MCP server deployment and setup.
marcusschiesser

Maintainer

LicenseMIT
Languagetypescript
Versionv1.0.0
UpdatedJan 10, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux
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Installation

Manual Installation

npx mcp-config

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 Config

MCP Config is a CLI tool that simplifies the discovery, installation, and management of MCP servers across multiple AI clients including Claude, Windsurf, and Cursor. Instead of manually editing JSON configuration files, users run a single npx command to get an interactive prompt where they can browse a curated repository of pre-configured servers, install them with one keystroke, view their current settings, and remove them cleanly. It standardizes MCP server configuration management for teams that work with multiple AI coding environments.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js 16 or newer with npx available
  • One or more supported MCP clients installed: Claude Desktop, Windsurf, or Cursor
  • Any API keys required by the specific MCP servers you want to install (varies per server)
1

Run the interactive CLI

Launch the interactive MCP Config tool using npx. No installation is required — npx downloads and runs the latest version automatically.

npx mcp-config
2

Install a specific server directly

To skip the interactive menu and install a known server immediately, pass the server name as an argument. This installs the server and updates your client configuration in one step.

npx mcp-config llamacloud
3

Browse and select actions in the interactive menu

In the interactive interface, you can view installed servers, press 'a' to add a new server from the curated repository, inspect configuration details, or remove a server. The tool handles writing to the correct config file for your client.

4

Verify the configuration was applied

After installation, restart your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf) and verify the new server appears and is connected. Check the client's MCP server list to confirm.

5

Or set up from source for development

To contribute to or extend the server repository, clone the project, install dependencies, and build locally.

git clone https://github.com/marcusschiesser/mcp-config.git
cd mcp-config
npm install
npm run build
npm run start

MCP Config Examples

Client configuration

There is no separate MCP server config for mcp-config itself — it is a CLI management tool. Below is an example of what it writes to your Claude Desktop config after installing a server.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "llamacloud": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "llamacloud-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "LLAMA_CLOUD_API_KEY": "your_api_key_here"
      }
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

MCP Config is a CLI management tool, not a chat server. Use these terminal commands to manage your MCP server setup.

- Run `npx mcp-config` to open the interactive manager
- Run `npx mcp-config llamacloud` to install the LlamaCloud MCP server directly
- Press 'a' in the interactive menu to browse and add a new server
- Select an installed server and choose 'remove' to clean up a server configuration
- View a server's current configuration details from the interactive selection screen

Troubleshooting MCP Config

mcp-config does not detect my installed MCP client

Ensure your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Windsurf) is installed and has created its configuration directory. mcp-config looks for client config files in standard locations — if your client is in a non-standard path, you may need to configure it manually.

The server I want is not listed in the interactive menu

The curated server list lives in the src/config/servers directory of the repository. You can add servers by contributing to the repository or by manually editing your client's config file for servers not yet in the catalog.

npx mcp-config fails with a network or registry error

Check your internet connection and npm registry access. If behind a corporate proxy, configure npm proxy settings with `npm config set proxy http://proxy.example.com:8080`. You can also clone the repo and run locally with `npm run start`.

Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Config

What is MCP Config?

MCP Config is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that cli tool for easy installation of mcp servers and managing their configuration It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install MCP Config?

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

Which AI clients work with MCP Config?

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

Is MCP Config free to use?

Yes, MCP Config 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": { "mcp-config": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-config"] } } }

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

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