MCP Linker

What is MCP Linker?

MCP Linker is a desktop application that lets you add and sync MCP servers across AI clients with one click. It includes a built-in marketplace of over 600 curated MCP servers and requires no LLM calls itself.

How to use MCP Linker?

Install via AUR (Arch Linux), Homebrew (macOS), or direct download from GitHub Releases. Then browse servers in the marketplace, click "Get" to see configuration, click "Add" to install to your selected client.

Key features of MCP Linker

• Browse and install 600+ curated MCP servers from a built-in marketplace
• Sync MCP server configurations across multiple AI clients locally
• Supports Claude Desktop/Code, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf, Codex, Roo Code
• Cross-platform: macOS, Windows, Linux
• Auto-detects Python, Node.js, and uv environments
• Optional encrypted cloud sync (Pro) and GUI for OpenAI Codex CLI

Use cases of MCP Linker

• Quickly add MCP servers like sequential-thinking or desktop-commander to any supported client
• Keep MCP configurations consistent across Claude, Cursor, and VS Code on the same machine
• Discover new MCP servers from a curated marketplace without manual searching
• Sync server setups across multiple computers using cloud sync (Pro)

FAQ from MCP Linker

What does MCP Linker do that other MCP tools don’t?

MCP Linker is a one-click MCP server manager and marketplace. It does not make LLM calls; it focuses on installing and syncing server configurations across AI clients.

Which AI clients are supported?

Multi-client support (paid plan) includes Claude Desktop/Code, Cursor, VS Code, Cline, Windsurf, Codex, and Roo Code.

What are the system requirements?

MCP Linker runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. It auto-detects available Python, Node.js, and uv environments.

Where are MCP configurations stored?

Configurations are stored locally. Optional encrypted cloud sync across devices is available with a Pro subscription.

Is there a free version or a cost?

MCP Linker is dual-licensed under AGPL-3.0 (free for open-source use) and a Commercial License. Pro plans for cloud sync and multi-client support start at a monthly subscription.