How do I install this MCP server?

Add it to your Claude desktop config JSON under 'mcpServers' with the command 'npx' and args ['@anaisbetts/mcp-installer'].

Can I install MCP servers from local directories?

Yes, you can specify a local path to install an MCP server from your file system.

Can I set environment variables for the MCP servers I install?

Yes, you can specify environment variables to be set during the installation process.

Is this server limited to any package managers?

It supports npm for Node.js servers and PyPi for Python servers.

MCP Installer

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An MCP server that installs other MCP servers from npm, PyPi, or local paths on demand.

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

Add to Cursor Add to VS Code

Automated check passed— started and listed 2 tools correctly (1mo ago).

Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Client Config & Setup

Choose your client or environment

Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

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

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Overview

This MCP server automates the installation of other MCP servers by handling npm and PyPi packages or local directories. It requires 'npx' for Node.js servers and 'uv' for Python servers to perform installations. Use it when you want to delegate MCP server setup to an AI agent like Claude, simplifying server management and deployment.

Use cases

Install MCP servers from npm packages

Install MCP servers from PyPi packages

Install MCP servers from local file system paths

Set environment variables for installed MCP servers

Delegate MCP server installation tasks to AI agents

Key features

Supports installing MCP servers from npm

Supports installing MCP servers from PyPi

Supports installing MCP servers from local directories

Integrates with AI agents for installation commands

Allows setting environment variables during installation

Capabilities & Tool Schemas (2)Verified live

Inspect callable tools, capabilities, and parameters exposed to AI agents by MCP Installer.

install_repo_mcp_server

Install an MCP server via npx or uvx

install_local_mcp_server

Install an MCP server whose code is cloned locally on your computer

Documentation Overview

mcp-installer - A MCP Server to install MCP Servers

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.

How to install:

Put this into your claude_desktop_config.json (either at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude on macOS or C:\Users\NAME\AppData\Roaming\Claude on Windows):

json

  "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, I'm too lazy to do it myself.

Install the server @modelcontextprotocol/server-github. Set the environment variable GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN to '1234567890'

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

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Adoption & maintenance

Factual signals from GitHub, npm, and our automated checks — not a rating.

GitHub stars

1.5k

Stargazers on the source repository.

npm downloads

1.2k

Package downloads in the last 30 days.

Last commit

1y ago

Most recent push to the default branch.

Availability

100%

Our rolling endpoint + install checks that succeeded.

Install check

Passed

Our sandbox started it and listed its tools.

Tools exposed

Callable tools this server registers over MCP.

Directory activity

2 views

Config copies, upvotes, and views on AllMCPs.

Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Installer

You must have 'npx' installed for Node.js MCP servers and 'uv' installed for Python MCP servers.

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PricingFree

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Server availability25/25

Verified ownership10/20

Documentation & tools28/30

Adoption & activity9/15

Community engagement0/10

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MCP Installer

installermcpnpmpypiautomation

An MCP server that installs other MCP servers from npm, PyPi, or local paths on demand.

Quick Install

Automated & IDE Setup

Copy the AI prompt to install this server into Claude Code, Cursor, or another agent — or use 1-click editor setup below.

Add to Cursor Add to VS Code

Automated check passed— started and listed 2 tools correctly (1mo ago).

Manual Client & Custom JSON ConfigExpand JSON ▾

Client Config & Setup

Choose your client or environment

Target File:~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

claude_desktop_config.json

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

💡 Paste the JSON block into your client's configuration file under mcpServers, then restart the application.

Overview

Use cases

Install MCP servers from npm packages

Install MCP servers from PyPi packages

Install MCP servers from local file system paths

Set environment variables for installed MCP servers

Delegate MCP server installation tasks to AI agents

Key features

Supports installing MCP servers from npm

Supports installing MCP servers from PyPi

Supports installing MCP servers from local directories

Integrates with AI agents for installation commands

Allows setting environment variables during installation

Capabilities & Tool Schemas (2)Verified live

Inspect callable tools, capabilities, and parameters exposed to AI agents by MCP Installer.

install_repo_mcp_server

Install an MCP server via npx or uvx

install_local_mcp_server

Install an MCP server whose code is cloned locally on your computer

Documentation Overview

mcp-installer - A MCP Server to install MCP Servers

How to install:

Put this into your claude_desktop_config.json (either at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude on macOS or C:\Users\NAME\AppData\Roaming\Claude on Windows):

json

  "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, I'm too lazy to do it myself.

Install the server @modelcontextprotocol/server-github. Set the environment variable GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN to '1234567890'

Read the full README →View source on GitHub →

Related MCP Servers

View all in Other Tools and Integrations View all alternatives

Adoption & maintenance

Factual signals from GitHub, npm, and our automated checks — not a rating.

GitHub stars

1.5k

Stargazers on the source repository.

npm downloads

1.2k

Package downloads in the last 30 days.

Last commit

1y ago

Most recent push to the default branch.

Availability

100%

Our rolling endpoint + install checks that succeeded.

Install check

Passed

Our sandbox started it and listed its tools.

Tools exposed

Callable tools this server registers over MCP.

Directory activity

2 views

Config copies, upvotes, and views on AllMCPs.

Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to share how this listing worked for you.

Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Installer

You must have 'npx' installed for Node.js MCP servers and 'uv' installed for Python MCP servers.

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Technical Specs & Signals

CategoryOther Tools and Integrations

PricingFree

72Quality signal: Great · 72/100How this signal is calculated ▾

Server availability25/25

Verified ownership10/20

Documentation & tools28/30

Adoption & activity9/15

Community engagement0/10

Supply-chain signal

No high-severity advisories surfaced by our automated scan.

Critical 0High 0Medium 0Low 0

Scanned 24d ago via OSV.dev · @anaisbetts/mcp-installer (npm)

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Client Config & Setup

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Key features

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Documentation Overview

mcp-installer - A MCP Server to install MCP Servers

How to install:

Example prompts

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