MCP Palette: Model Context Protocol Server Manager

What is MCP Palette?

MCP Palette is a modern, user-friendly desktop application for managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) server configurations. It provides a centralized interface to configure, manage, and deploy MCP servers for use with Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI assistants.

How to use MCP Palette?

End users download an installer from the Releases page, run it, and launch the application. Developers can clone the repository, run npm install, and start a development build with npm run electron:dev. Detailed usage instructions are in the Usage Guide.

Key features of MCP Palette

• Profile Management: create, edit, rename, and organize server configurations
• Server Master List: maintain a reusable library of server configurations
• Profile-Specific Overrides: customize servers per profile without duplication
• Enable/Disable Servers: temporarily disable servers preserving customizations
• JSON Editing: direct editing of configuration files for advanced users
• Import/Export: share configurations between teams and environments
• UI Optimizations: keyboard support (Enter to save, Escape to cancel)

Use cases of MCP Palette

• Configure local development environments for AI agents
• Maintain different server setups for various projects
• Set up standardized server configurations for team members
• Create specialized profiles for different AI assistant use cases
• Deploy consistent MCP server configurations in production environments

FAQ from MCP Palette

What runtime does MCP Palette require?

MCP Palette runs on Electron (desktop wrapper) with a Vite frontend and React; Node.js is required for development.

How do I install MCP Palette?

Download the installer for your operating system from the GitHub Releases page, then run it. Launch the application from your Applications folder or Start Menu.

Can I manage multiple server configurations at once?

Yes. You can create multiple profiles, each containing its own server configurations, and maintain a master list of reusable server definitions.

Does MCP Palette support direct JSON editing?

Yes. The application includes a JSON editing feature for advanced users who prefer direct control over configuration files.

Is MCP Palette open source?

Yes, it is licensed under the MIT License. Contributions are welcome via pull requests.