About MCP Dependencies Installer
MCP Dependencies Installer is a cross-platform script for installing the Node.js, npx, and uv dependencies used by MCP servers. It supports Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Key features
- 01Installs Node.js v22.x LTS
- 02Installs npx v10.x
- 03Installs uv v0.6.x
- 04Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
Use cases
- 01Preparing a machine to run MCP servers
- 02Installing runtimes across supported operating systems
MCP support
The script installs dependencies used by MCP servers; it does not describe an MCP interface of its own.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEMCP Dependencies Installer
A cross-platform dependency installation script for Node.js, npx, and uv.
Supported Operating Systems
- Linux (Ubuntu, AlmaLinux/CentOS, Alpine)
- macOS
- Windows
Installation Methods
Linux
Ubuntu/Debian
# Download the installation script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yourusername/mcp-depedencies-install/main/install_dependencies.sh
# Make the script executable
chmod +x install_dependencies.sh
# Run the installation script
./install_dependencies.sh
AlmaLinux/CentOS
# Download the installation script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yourusername/mcp-depedencies-install/main/install_dependencies.sh
# Make the script executable
chmod +x install_dependencies.sh
# Run the installation script
./install_dependencies.sh
Alpine Linux
# Download the installation script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yourusername/mcp-depedencies-install/main/install_dependencies.sh
# Make the script executable
chmod +x install_dependencies.sh
# Run the installation script
./install_dependencies.sh
macOS
# Download the installation script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yourusername/mcp-depedencies-install/main/install_dependencies.sh
# Make the script executable
chmod +x install_dependencies.sh
# Run the installation script
./install_dependencies.sh
Windows
# Download the installation script
curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/yourusername/mcp-depedencies-install/main/install_dependencies.sh
# Make the script executable (if using Git Bash or WSL)
chmod +x install_dependencies.sh
# Run the installation script
./install_dependencies.sh
Prerequisites
Linux
curlandsudoinstalled on your system- For Ubuntu/Debian:
apt-getpackage manager - For AlmaLinux/CentOS:
dnforyumpackage manager - For Alpine:
apkpackage manager
macOS
curlinstalled on your system- Homebrew (will be installed automatically if not present)
Windows
- Windows Package Manager (winget) installed
- Git Bash, WSL, or PowerShell for running the script
What Gets Installed
The script will install the following dependencies:
- Node.js (v22.x LTS)
- npx (v10.x)
- uv (v0.6.x)
Testing
To test the installation script across different environments:
# Make the test script executable
chmod +x test_dependencies.sh
# Run the tests
./test_dependencies.sh
This will test the installation script in Docker containers simulating:
- Ubuntu
- AlmaLinux (CentOS)
- Alpine Linux
- macOS
- Windows
Notes
- The script requires sudo privileges on Linux systems
- After installation, you may need to restart your terminal for PATH changes to take effect
- For Linux and macOS users, the script will automatically add the local bin directory to your PATH
- Windows users should ensure they have the Windows Package Manager (winget) installed before running the script
License
[Your License Here]
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