Holster MCP Server

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Basic information

About Holster MCP Server

MCP server that will edit your claude configs

Holster MCP Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-holster": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "venv",
        ".venv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Holster MCP Server tools

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Overview

What is Holster?

Holster is a Python-based MCP server that manages other MCP servers in Claude’s desktop configuration file directly from within Claude, eliminating the need for manual text editor modifications. It is designed for users who frequently add or remove MCP servers and want to do so through Claude’s interface.

How to use Holster?

Install Holster by cloning the repository, creating a virtual environment, and installing dependencies with uv. Then add the Holster server entry to your claude_desktop_config.json (default location: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json). After restarting Claude, use the provided tools (explain_holster, create_server, list_servers, update_server_status, delete_servers, ping) to manage server configurations.

Key features of Holster

Seamless server management within Claude desktop
JSON configuration handling with proper parsing and encoding
Separate tracking of active and inactive servers
Simple command-line interface
Comprehensive test coverage

Use cases of Holster

Adding a new MCP server configuration without editing JSON files manually
Deactivating or reactivating existing servers on the fly
Listing all active and inactive servers in the configuration
Deleting server entries from the configuration file
Checking the health of the Holster server itself

Frequently asked questions

What problem does Holster solve?

Holster replaces manual text editing of Claude’s config file when managing MCP server entries, allowing Claude to handle the task directly.

What are the runtime requirements?

Holster requires Python, a virtual environment, and `uv` for dependency management. It runs as a local MCP server.

Where does Holster store its data?

Holster reads and writes to `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` (Claude’s configuration file). It does not manage servers outside that file.

Does Holster discover or download servers automatically?

No. Server discovery and downloading are explicitly out of scope. Holster only manages configurations already present in the config file.

What transport does Holster use?

The README does not specify a transport. It is configured as a local MCP server using the `uv` command and `holster.py` script.

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