MCP Config Manager
Manage MCP server configs across Claude, Gemini & other AI systems. Interactive CLI for server enable/disable, preset management & config sync.
What is MCP Config Manager?
MCP Config Manager is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to manage mcp server configs across claude, gemini & other ai systems. interactive cli for server enable/disable, preset management & config sync.
Manage MCP server configs across Claude, Gemini & other AI systems. Interactive CLI for server enable/disable, preset management & config sync.
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Features
- Manage MCP server configs across Claude, Gemini & other AI s
Use Cases
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-config-managerConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use MCP Config Manager
MCP Config Manager is a cross-platform tool for managing Model Context Protocol server configurations across Claude, Gemini, Codex, and other AI systems from a single interface. It provides both a graphical GUI and an interactive CLI for enabling/disabling servers, saving presets, creating backups, and syncing configs. Developers who work with multiple AI platforms will find it invaluable for keeping their MCP setups organized without manually editing JSON files.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.8+ installed on your system
- PyQt6 or tkinter available for the GUI interface (tkinter ships with most Python installs)
- At least one AI client configured: Claude, Gemini CLI, or Codex
- An MCP-compatible AI client (Claude Desktop, Gemini CLI, Codex CLI)
- bash/zsh shell for the install script
Install MCP Config Manager
Run the official install script which downloads and sets up the mcp CLI tool on your system.
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/holstein13/mcp-config-manager/master/install.sh | bashVerify installation
Check that the mcp command is available and working by viewing current status.
mcp statusLaunch the GUI (optional)
Open the graphical interface for a visual overview of all configured MCP servers across your AI clients.
mcp guiUse interactive CLI mode
Start interactive mode to enable, disable, add, or delete servers with guided prompts.
mcp interactiveSave a preset configuration
Capture your current server setup as a named preset so you can restore it later or apply it to another machine.
mcp preset minimalCreate a backup
Create a timestamped backup of all your MCP configuration files stored in ~/Documents/MCP Config Manager/backups/.
mcp backupMCP Config Manager Examples
Client configuration
MCP Config Manager is a standalone CLI tool and does not itself run as an MCP server inside Claude Desktop. It manages the claude_desktop_config.json and other AI config files directly from your terminal.
# Enable a server via CLI
mcp enable filesystem
# Disable a server
mcp disable github
# Apply a saved preset
mcp preset minimal
# View status of all servers
mcp statusPrompts to try
After managing your MCP config, use these commands to verify state across AI systems.
- "mcp status" to see which servers are enabled for Claude, Gemini, and Codex
- "mcp enable filesystem" to turn on the filesystem server for all AI clients
- "mcp disable github" to temporarily disable a server without deleting it
- "mcp backup" to snapshot your config before making changes
- "mcp gui" to launch the visual management interfaceTroubleshooting MCP Config Manager
The mcp command is not found after installation
Reload your shell profile with 'source ~/.bashrc' or 'source ~/.zshrc', or open a new terminal window. The install script adds the binary to your PATH.
GUI fails to launch with a PyQt6 import error
Install PyQt6 with 'pip install PyQt6'. If that fails, the tool will automatically fall back to the tkinter-based interface, which ships with most Python installations.
Changes to Claude config are not reflected in Claude Desktop
Restart Claude Desktop after making changes, as it reads its configuration only at startup. The config file is located at ~/.claude.json.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Config Manager
What is MCP Config Manager?
MCP Config Manager is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that manage mcp server configs across claude, gemini & other ai systems. interactive cli for server enable/disable, preset management & config sync. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Config Manager?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Config Manager GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Config Manager?
MCP Config Manager works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Config Manager free to use?
Yes, MCP Config 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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