📌Overview

Purpose: To facilitate the installation of multiple MCP servers by allowing users to issue commands through a central interface.

Overview: The mcp-installer serves as a convenient server that automates the installation process of other MCP servers, which can be sourced from npm or PyPi. Users can quickly deploy these servers by leveraging the capabilities of Claude without manual installation efforts.

Key Features:

• Automated Installation: Simplifies the process of installing MCP servers by enabling users to execute straightforward commands via Claude, thereby saving time and effort.

• Support for Multiple Sources: Allows installation of MCP servers from both npm and PyPi, broadening the accessibility of server options and enhancing flexibility for users.

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mcp-installer - A MCP Server to Install MCP Servers

The mcp-installer is designed to simplify the installation of other MCP servers directly through commands. It requires npx for Node.js servers and uv for Python servers.

Installation Instructions

To set up the mcp-installer, add the following configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json. The path to this file varies by operating system:

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude
• Windows: C:\Users\NAME\AppData\Roaming\Claude

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-installer": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@anaisbetts/mcp-installer"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Example Prompts

• "Hey Claude, install the MCP server named mcp-server-fetch."
• "Hey Claude, install the @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem package as an MCP server. Use ['/Users/anibetts/Desktop'] for the arguments."
• "Hi Claude, please install the MCP server at /Users/anibetts/code/mcp-youtube."
• "Install the server @modelcontextprotocol/server-github. Set the environment variable GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN to '1234567890'."