mcp-installerAn MCP server that installs other MCP servers for you

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Reviewed by Daniel Nikulshyn·Updated July 2026

Overview

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. To use it, add the following configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json: "mcpServers": { "mcp-installer": { "command": "npx", "args": ["@anaisbetts/mcp-installer"] } } The example prompts include requesting the installation of an MCP server named "mcp-server-fetch", the "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem" package, the "@modelcontextprotocol/server-github" server with environment variables, and a server located at "/Users/anibetts/code/mcp-youtube".

Key features

MCP server installation
npm and PyPi support
Integration with Claude

Pricing

Model: Free
Category: MCP Servers
Rating: No reviews yet

Use cases

Easy MCP Server Installation

Users can request the installation of MCP servers using natural language prompts, such as 'Hey Claude, install the MCP server named mcp-server-fetch'.

Automated Server Deployment

mcp-installer can be used to automate the deployment of MCP servers, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Simplifies MCP server installation
Supports installation of servers from npm and PyPi
Can be integrated with Claude for easy management

Cons

Requires npx and uv to be installed separately
Limited to installing servers from npm and PyPi

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Q&A

What are the limitations of mcp-installer?

It can only install servers from npm or PyPi; it does not support other package sources and requires the user to have npx and uv already available.

Asked by Ingrid Bauer · Sep 17, 2025

Can mcp-installer install a server from a local path?

Yes, you can prompt Claude to install a server at a local location, e.g., "Hi Claude please install the MCP server at /Users/anibetts/code/mcp-youtube".

Asked by Tunde Balogun · Sep 8, 2025

How do I configure Claude to use mcp-installer?

Add a "mcpServers" block to your claude_desktop_config.json, specifying the command as "npx" and args as ["@anaisbetts/mcp-installer"]. Example: "mcpServers": {"mcp-installer":{"command":"npx","args":["@anaisbetts/mcp-installer"]}}.

Asked by Gustav Lindberg · Jul 23, 2025

What dependencies do I need to install mcp-installer first?

mcp-installer requires npx for Node.js and uv for Python to be installed on your system before it can install MCP servers from npm or PyPi.

Asked by Frank Müller · Jun 9, 2025