mcp-get

What is mcp-get?

mcp-get is a command-line tool for installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It connects LLM applications like Claude to external data sources and tools such as GitHub, Slack, Brave Search, PostgreSQL, and more. It is intended for developers building AI-powered workflows that require standardized integration with external services.

How to use mcp-get?

Install an MCP server by running npx @michaellatman/mcp-get@latest install <package-name>. List available packages with npx @michaellatman/mcp-get@latest list. Uninstall a server with uninstall, and update the tool with update. Requires Node.js (≥14) or Python (≥3.10) depending on the server, and the Claude Desktop app.

Key features of mcp-get

• Install MCP servers with a single command
• List all available MCP servers with metadata
• Uninstall servers cleanly
• Automatic update checking on each run
• Supports both npm and Python package runtimes
• Open source under the MIT license

Use cases of mcp-get

• Connect Claude to GitHub, GitLab, or Slack for collaboration
• Integrate Brave Search or Google Maps into AI conversations
• Add PostgreSQL or SQLite database querying to LLM workflows
• Automate web tasks via Puppeteer through Claude
• Access Google Drive files from within AI applications

FAQ from mcp-get

What are the prerequisites for using mcp-get?

You need Node.js (version 14 or higher) for Node.js-based MCP servers, Python (version 3.10 or higher) for Python-based servers, and the Claude Desktop app for local usage.

How do I install an MCP server with mcp-get?

Run npx @michaellatman/mcp-get@latest install @modelcontextprotocol/server-brave-search (replace server-brave-search with any available package).

Can I add my own MCP server to the mcp-get registry?

Yes. You can manually add your server to packages/package-list.json and submit a pull request, or fork the community servers repository at mcp-get/community-servers and submit a PR there.

Does mcp-get work on Windows?

The tool has not been thoroughly tested on Windows. It may work, but you might encounter issues. Contributions to improve Windows compatibility are welcome.

How do I update the mcp-get tool itself?

The tool automatically checks for updates when you run commands. You can also manually update by running npx @michaellatman/mcp-get@latest update.