MCP Server Updater

What is MCP Server Updater?

A PowerShell tool that analyzes and updates Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for Claude Desktop. It reads the Claude Desktop configuration to discover all configured servers, detects their Git repositories, determines project types, checks for available updates, and performs safe updates with user confirmation.

How to use MCP Server Updater?

Download the latest release or clone the repository from GitHub. Run the script from PowerShell using .\Update-MCP-Servers.ps1. Optionally specify a language with -Language fr-FR (e.g., for French). The script automatically analyzes servers, reports status, and prompts for update confirmation.

Key features of MCP Server Updater

• Automatic MCP server detection from Claude Desktop configuration.
• Smart Git repository analysis including parent directories.
• Support for multiple project types and build tools.
• Detailed reporting with JSON report and operation log.
• Automatic update check with user confirmation prompts.
• Safe updates with backup branches and intelligent builds.

Use cases of MCP Server Updater

• Keeping Claude Desktop MCP servers up to date without manual Git operations.
• Identifying which servers have pending updates and analyzing their status.
• Safely updating multiple servers with automatic dependency installation and build.
• Managing updates across servers of different technology stacks (Node.js, Python, Java, etc.).

FAQ from MCP Server Updater

What are the system requirements?

Windows 10/11, PowerShell 5.1 or later, Git installed and in your PATH, Claude Desktop installed, and appropriate package managers for your MCP servers (npm, pip, etc.).

How does the tool detect the project type of a server?

It checks for project-specific files: package.json (Node.js/TypeScript), requirements.txt/Pipfile/setup.py (Python), go.mod (Go), pom.xml/gradlew (Java), Cargo.toml (Rust), *.csproj (.NET), or Makefile/CMakeLists.txt (C/C++).

Does the tool update servers automatically?

No. After analysis, it lists servers with available updates and prompts the user for confirmation (Y/N) before proceeding with any updates.

Can I use a different language for the interface?

Yes. Use the -Language parameter with a supported culture code, e.g., -Language fr-FR for French. English (en-US) is the default. Additional languages can be added by creating .psd1 files in the Strings folder.

Where does the script read the Claude Desktop configuration?

It reads