MCP Installer
This server is a server that installs other MCP servers for you. Install it, and you can ask Claude to install MCP servers hosted in npm or PyPi for you. Requires npx and uv to be installed for node and Python servers respectively.
What is MCP Installer?
MCP Installer is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to this server is a server that installs other mcp servers for you. install it, and you can ask claude to install mcp servers hosted in npm or pypi for you. requires npx and uv to be installed for node a...
This server is a server that installs other MCP servers for you. Install it, and you can ask Claude to install MCP servers hosted in npm or PyPi for you. Requires npx and uv to be installed for node and Python servers respectively.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- install_repo_mcp_server
- install_local_mcp_server
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
NPM
npx -y @anaisbetts/mcp-installerManual Installation
npx -y @anaisbetts/mcp-installerConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use MCP Installer
MCP Installer is a meta-MCP server that acts as an intelligent package manager for other MCP servers. Once installed, it gives Claude the ability to discover, install, and configure additional MCP servers from npm or PyPI repositories simply by being asked in natural language. It handles the underlying npx and uv invocations automatically, making it the easiest way to expand Claude's capabilities on the fly without manually editing config files.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later with npx available in your PATH
- uv installed for Python-based MCP servers (pip install uv or brew install uv)
- Claude Desktop or another MCP-compatible client
- Write access to your MCP client configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json)
Add mcp-installer to your Claude Desktop configuration
Open claude_desktop_config.json and add the mcp-installer entry. This is the only server you need to add manually — it will install others for you.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-installer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@anaisbetts/mcp-installer"]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop
Fully quit and reopen Claude Desktop so it loads the mcp-installer server from your updated configuration.
Ask Claude to install an npm-hosted MCP server
In Claude Desktop, type a natural language request. Claude will call the install_repo_mcp_server tool, which runs npx under the hood to install and configure the server.
Install a server with environment variables
For servers that need API keys, include them in your request and Claude will wire them up in the config automatically.
Install a local MCP server
Use the install_local_mcp_server tool by telling Claude the path on disk. This is useful for servers you have cloned or built yourself.
MCP Installer Examples
Client configuration
Minimal claude_desktop_config.json entry to bootstrap the MCP Installer.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-installer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@anaisbetts/mcp-installer"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Natural language requests you can send to Claude once mcp-installer is running.
- "Install the MCP server named mcp-server-fetch"
- "Install the @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem package as an MCP server with access to my home directory"
- "Install the MCP server at /Users/me/code/my-custom-server"
- "Install the @modelcontextprotocol/server-github MCP server and set GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN to ghp_abc123"
- "What MCP servers do I currently have installed?"Troubleshooting MCP Installer
Claude says it cannot install MCP servers or the tool is not available
Confirm mcp-installer is present and correctly spelled in claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers. Restart Claude Desktop fully after saving changes, and check that npx resolves in your PATH by running `npx --version` in a terminal.
Python-based MCP server installation fails
The installer uses uv to manage Python servers. Install it with `pip install uv` or `brew install uv` and ensure it is on your PATH. Run `uv --version` to verify.
Newly installed server does not appear after Claude confirms installation
The installer writes to claude_desktop_config.json, but Claude Desktop only reads this file on startup. Restart Claude Desktop after installation to load the new server.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Installer
What is MCP Installer?
MCP Installer is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that this server is a server that installs other mcp servers for you. install it, and you can ask claude to install mcp servers hosted in npm or pypi for you. requires npx and uv to be installed for node and python servers respectively. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Installer?
Install via npm with the command: npx -y @anaisbetts/mcp-installer. Then add the server configuration to your AI client's JSON config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json).
Which AI clients work with MCP Installer?
MCP Installer works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Installer free to use?
Yes, MCP Installer is open source and available under the MIT License license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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