About Installer
Installer is an MCP server published by joobisb in the Social category: simplifies the installation and management of MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers across different AI clients.
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MCP Installer
One-click MCP server installation across AI clients
MCP Installer is a command-line tool that simplifies the installation and management of MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers across different AI clients like Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Gemini and more to come(Windsurf, VS Code, Cline, etc.).
Quick Start
Installation
npm install -g @mcp-installer/cli
Install Your First MCP Server
# Install a server to all detected clients
mcp-installer install playwright
# Install to specific clients
mcp-installer install filesystem --clients=cursor,gemini
# List available servers
mcp-installer list --available
Supported Clients
| Client | Status |
|---|---|
| Claude Code | ✅ Supported |
| Cursor | ✅ Supported |
| Gemini | ✅ Supported |
| Claude Desktop | ✅ Supported |
| VS Code | ✅ Supported |
| Kiro | ✅ Supported |
📦 Available MCP Servers
Development
- Playwright - Browser automation and testing capabilities
- GitHub - Interact with GitHub repositories, issues, and pull requests (requires auth)
Utility
- Filesystem - Secure local file system access with configurable permissions
- SQLite - Query and manage SQLite databases with full CRUD operations
Use mcp-installer list --available to see the complete list with details in a beautiful table format.
📋 Commands
Install Server
mcp-installer install <server-name> [options]
Options:
--clients <clients>- Comma-separated list of clients (default: "all")--dry-run- Show what would be installed without making changes--no-backup- Skip creating backup before installation--force- Force installation even if server already exists
Examples:
# Install Playwright to all clients
mcp-installer install playwright
# Install to specific clients only
mcp-installer install github --clients=cursor,gemini
# Dry run to see what would happen
mcp-installer install sqlite --dry-run
Uninstall Server
mcp-installer uninstall <server-name> [options]
Options:
--clients <clients>- Comma-separated list of clients (default: "all")--dry-run- Show what would be uninstalled without making changes--no-backup- Skip creating backup before uninstallation
List Servers
mcp-installer list [options]
Options:
--available- List available servers from registry--installed- List installed servers--client <client>- Show servers for specific client
Examples:
# List all available servers
mcp-installer list --available
# List installed servers for all clients
mcp-installer list --installed
# List servers for specific client
mcp-installer list --installed --client=cursor
Update Registry
mcp-installer update [options]
Options:
--clear-cache- Clear the registry cache before updating--show-cache- Show information about the registry cache
Examples:
# Update server registry from remote source
mcp-installer update
# Clear cache and force fresh download
mcp-installer update --clear-cache
# Show cache information
mcp-installer update --show-cache
The update command fetches the latest server registry from the remote source, ensuring you have access to the newest MCP servers without updating the CLI tool itself.
System Diagnostics
mcp-installer doctor [options]
Options:
--client <client>- Check specific client only
Backup & Restore
# Create backup
mcp-installer backup [options]
# Restore from backup
mcp-installer restore <backup-path> [options]
Backup Options:
--clients <clients>- Comma-separated list of clients to backup (default: "all")--output <path>- Output directory for backups
Restore Options:
--client <client>- Restore specific client only--force- Force restoration without confirmation
🔧 Requirements
- Node.js >= 18.0.0
- At least one supported AI client installed
🐛 Troubleshooting
Common Issues
"No supported AI clients detected"
- Ensure you have Claude Desktop, Cursor, or Gemini installed
- Run
mcp-installer doctorfor detailed diagnostics
Getting Help
# System diagnostics
mcp-installer doctor
# Validate configurations
mcp-installer doctor --client=cursor
🛠️ Development
For local development and testing:
# Install pnpm globally if needed
npm install -g pnpm
# Clone and setup
git clone <repository-url>
cd mcp-installer
pnpm install
pnpm run build
For detailed development workflows, see DEVELOPMENT.md.
Made with curiosity and ❤️ to simplify MCP adoption for everyone
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