MCP Server Manager

What is MCP Server Manager?

MCP Server Manager is a Visual Studio Code extension that lets you install and manage Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for Claude and other LLM clients. It provides a server catalog, multi-configuration support, and tools to enable, disable, and configure installed servers. It is intended for developers using Claude Desktop or VS Code Cline with MCP servers.

How to use MCP Server Manager?

Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace, then click the MCP icon in the activity bar. Use the “Add Config File” button to add your Claude Desktop or VS Code Cline configuration files. Browse available servers by clicking “Browse Available Servers,” select a category, choose a server to install, and pick which config files it should be added to. Manage servers with the enable/disable toggle, edit configurations, or remove servers when no longer needed.

Key features of MCP Server Manager

• Browse and install from a comprehensive server catalog
• Manage servers across multiple configuration files
• Enable, disable, and configure installed servers
• Simple interface for adding and removing MCP servers

Use cases of MCP Server Manager

• Adding Claude Desktop or VS Code Cline config files to manage MCP servers
• Browsing and installing MCP servers from categorized lists
• Enabling or disabling servers across multiple config files simultaneously
• Editing server configurations and removing unused servers

FAQ from MCP Server Manager

What are the requirements for MCP Server Manager?

Visual Studio Code version ^1.96.0 is required. Some MCP servers also require Node.js and npm.

How do I add a configuration file?

Click the “Add Config File” button (document icon) and select your Claude Desktop or VS Code Cline config file. Multiple config files are supported.

How do I install a new MCP server?

Click “Browse Available Servers,” select a category, choose a server to install, then select which config files to add it to.

Can I manage multiple configuration files at once?

Yes, you can add several config files and manage servers across all of them, including enabling/disabling and editing.

Is this extension fully stable?

No. The README explicitly warns that it currently has bugs.