Smithery MCP Batch Installer

What is Smithery MCP Batch Installer?

A bash script that automates installing Smithery MCP servers onto multiple client applications simultaneously. It has two versions: v1 takes a full install command (e.g., npx -y @smithery/cli@latest run @smithery-ai/github --client cursor --key <key>) and v2 takes just a package name (e.g., @mcpserver/openrouterai). It is designed for developers who need to deploy Smithery MCP servers across several environments without repeating commands.

How to use Smithery MCP Batch Installer?

Clone the repository, edit the TARGET_CLIENTS array in batch-installer.sh or batch-installer-v2.sh to include your preferred clients, run the script, and paste either a complete Smithery install command (v1) or a package name (v2). The script will then install the server for each client in your list. Press Enter without input to exit.

Key features of Smithery MCP Batch Installer

• Replicates a Smithery install command across multiple clients automatically.
• Preserves your Smithery key while changing only the target client.
• Supports a configurable list of clients (default: windsurf, vscode, roocode, witsy, cursor).
• Two versions: v1 (full command input) and v2 (package name input).
• Suppresses installation output and auto-answers "no" to prompts for cleaner operation.

Use cases of Smithery MCP Batch Installer

• Installing the same MCP server into Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and other clients in one go.
• Rolling out a new Smithery server across multiple team environments with a single command.
• Quickly testing a server across different editors to verify compatibility.

FAQ from Smithery MCP Batch Installer

What is the difference between v1 and v2?

v1 takes a full Smithery install command that includes --client cursor and replicates it for other clients. v2 takes only a package name (e.g., @mcpserver/openrouterai) and automatically constructs the full installation command for each client.

How do I customize which clients are targeted?

Edit the TARGET_CLIENTS array in the script file. For example, replacing it with TARGET_CLIENTS=("vscode" "intellij" "sublime" "atom"). The array does not need to include “cursor” for v1 because that client is run first.

What input does v1 of the script require?

A complete Smithery install command that includes --client cursor, such as npx -y @smithery/cli@latest run @smithery-ai/github --client cursor --key d708c05d-f7cc-48ee-907f-e9beb9b9f854.

What input does v2 of the script require?

A package name like @mcpserver/openrouterai. The script constructs the full install command automatically.

Does the script modify my Smithery key?

No. v1 uses the key as supplied in the install command; v2 reuses the same key across all client installations. The script only changes the --client argument.