MCP Registry

What is MCP Registry?

MCP Registry is a server that provides tools to find, configure, and install Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers from the Smithery registry onto a local machine. It is intended for developers using MCP-compatible clients like Cursor and Claude.

How to use MCP Registry?

Install via npm install @bbangjo/mcp-installer and run with npx @bbangjo/mcp-installer --client <client-type> --key <your-smithery-api-key>. Supported client types are cursor or claude. Alternatively, clone the repository, run npm install, set SMITHERY_API_KEY in a .env file, build, and start with node build/index.js.

Key features of MCP Registry

• Find MCP servers from the Smithery registry.
• Collect configuration data for MCP server connections.
• Install MCP servers to local machine CLI clients.
• Supports Cursor and Claude desktop clients.
• Generates config files in OS‑specific client paths.
• Runs on stdio transport.

Use cases of MCP Registry

• Discover and add new MCP servers to your workflow.
• Automate installation of MCP servers into Cursor or Claude.
• Simplify configuration by collecting connection settings automatically.
• Quickly set up a development environment with MCP tools.

FAQ from MCP Registry

What are the runtime dependencies?

Node.js v14.0.0 or higher and npm or yarn are required.

Do I need an API key?

Yes, a Smithery API key (SMITHERY_API_KEY) is mandatory and can be obtained from smithery.ai.

Where are the configuration files created?

For Cursor: `%APPDATA