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MCP Server Manager

MCP Server Manager

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github.com/qpd-vDeveloper Tools1Updated 97w ago
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About MCP Server Manager

MCP Server Manager is a Visual Studio Code extension for installing and managing MCP servers across configuration files. It supports server discovery and configuration for Claude Desktop and VSCode Cline; the README notes that it currently has bugs.

Key features

  1. 01Browse and install MCP servers
  2. 02Manage multiple configuration files
  3. 03Enable, disable, and edit servers
  4. 04Add or remove server entries

Use cases

  1. 01Set up servers in Claude Desktop configuration
  2. 02Manage server entries for VSCode Cline
  3. 03Switch servers on or off across configurations

MCP support

The extension manages MCP server installations and settings in client configuration files, including Claude Desktop and VSCode Cline.

#mcp-server-manager#server-management#mcp#llm-client

Configuration

Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.

No install method listed yet

We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.

Repository

Tools

No tool list yet

Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.

Details

From the project README

MCP Server Manager

WARNING CURRENTLY HAS BUGS!!!!!!

Install and manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for Claude and other LLM clients. Browse available servers, configure settings, and manage multiple configurations.

Features

  • Server Catalog: Browse and install from a comprehensive list of available MCP servers
  • Multi-Config Support: Manage servers across multiple configuration files (Claude Desktop, VSCode Cline)
  • Server Management: Enable, disable, and configure installed servers
  • Easy Installation: Simple interface for adding and removing MCP servers

Installation

  1. Install the extension from the VSCode Marketplace
  2. Click the MCP icon in the activity bar
  3. Use the + button to add your config files
  4. Browse and install MCP servers

Usage

Adding Config Files
  • Click the "Add Config File" button (document icon)
  • Select your Claude Desktop or VSCode Cline config file
  • Multiple config files are supported
Installing Servers
  1. Click "Browse Available Servers" (server icon)
  2. Select a category to view available servers
  3. Choose a server to install
  4. Select which config files to add it to
Managing Servers
  • Enable/disable servers using the toggle
  • Edit server configurations
  • Remove servers when no longer needed

Requirements

  • Visual Studio Code ^1.96.0
  • Node.js & npm (for some MCP servers)

Extension Settings

This extension contributes the following settings:

  • mcp-server-manager.configPaths: List of MCP configuration file paths to monitor
  • mcp-server-manager.autoRefresh: Enable/disable automatic refresh of server status

Release Notes

See CHANGELOG.md for full release notes.

License

MIT

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.

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