MCPM CLI

What is MCPM CLI?

MCPM CLI is a command-line tool for managing MCP servers in the Claude App. It allows users to add, remove, enable, and disable multiple MCP servers with simple commands, and provides an interactive interface for configuration.

How to use MCPM CLI?

Install it globally via npm with npm install -g @mcpm/cli, then use commands such as mcpm search, mcpm install, mcpm add, mcpm remove, mcpm disable, mcpm enable, mcpm list, and mcpm mcp. The tool supports both interactive prompts and direct command-line arguments.

Key features of MCPM CLI

• Easy server management (add, remove, enable, disable)
• Interactive CLI with user-friendly prompts
• Self-integration as a MCP server via mcpm add --self
• Search and discover MCP packages from the community
• Manages servers through Claude’s configuration file with error handling
• Server status control and listing at any time

Use cases of MCPM CLI

• Adding a new MCP server to the Claude App configuration
• Removing or temporarily disabling an MCP server
• Searching for community MCP packages to install
• Enabling a previously disabled server to restore functionality
• Listing all configured MCP servers and their status

FAQ from MCPM CLI

How do I install MCPM CLI?

Install it globally via npm: npm install -g @mcpm/cli.

How do I add a MCP server to Claude App?

Use the mcpm add command. You can also add MCPM CLI itself as a server with mcpm add --self.

How do I disable or enable a server?

Use mcpm disable <name> to move a server to storage and mcpm enable <name> to restore it to Claude App.

Where are disabled servers stored?

Disabled servers are stored in the ~/.mcpm/* directory.

Can I search for MCP packages?

Yes, use mcpm search [query] to search the MCP package registry.