Starterbox - configure MCP servers directly from prompt

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About Starterbox - configure MCP servers directly from prompt

MCP server that installs other MCP servers for you

Starterbox - configure MCP servers directly from prompt config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "starterbox": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "amcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Starterbox?

Starterbox is an MCP server that installs other MCP servers for you. You install it once, then ask Claude or other AI applications to install MCP servers hosted in npm or PyPi. It requires npx and uv to be installed for Node and Python servers respectively.

How to use Starterbox?

Add the configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json with the command npx and arguments ["amcp"]. Then use prompts such as “Hey Claude, install the MCP server named mcp-server-fetch” or specify packages with arguments and environment variables.

Key features of Starterbox

Installs other MCP servers from npm or PyPi
Works with Claude and other AI applications
Requires npx and uv as dependencies
Configured via claude_desktop_config.json
Supports setting arguments and environment variables for installed servers

Use cases of Starterbox

Install a specific MCP server by its package name
Install a server with custom arguments (e.g., file paths)
Install a server with required environment variables (e.g., API tokens)

Frequently asked questions

What dependencies are needed to run Starterbox?

Starterbox requires `npx` (for Node‑based servers) and `uv` (for Python‑based servers) to be installed.

How do I configure Starterbox?

Add an entry to your `claude_desktop_config.json` (located at `~/Library/Application Support/Claude` on macOS or `C:\Users\NAME\AppData\Roaming\Claude` on Windows) with the command `npx` and the arguments `["amcp"]`.

What kind of MCP servers can Starterbox install?

It can install MCP servers that are hosted on npm or PyPi.

Can I pass arguments to the server I install?

Yes. The example prompt `Install the @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem package as an MCP server. Use ['/Users/neo/Desktop'] for the arguments` shows how to supply arguments.

Can I set environment variables for the installed server?

Yes. The example prompt `Install the server @modelcontextprotocol/server-github. Set the environment variable GITHUB_PERSONAL_ACCESS_TOKEN to '1234567890'` demonstrates setting environment variables.

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