MCP CLI Manager

What is MCP CLI Manager?

MCP CLI Manager is a command-line tool for managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It runs on Node.js and can be installed via npm or Homebrew, targeting developers who need to register, start, stop, and monitor MCP servers.

How to use MCP CLI Manager?

Install the tool using npm install -g mcp-cli-manager or via Homebrew. Then use commands such as mcp register <name>, mcp start <name>, mcp stop <name>, mcp status, mcp list, mcp search <query>, and mcp sync. Configuration files are stored at ~/.cursor/config/global.json and ~/.cursor/config/cursor.json.

Key features of MCP CLI Manager

• Register and manage multiple MCP servers.
• Support for npx and binary server types.
• Automatic logging and management.
• Server status monitoring.
• Global and local configuration management.
• Server search functionality.

Use cases of MCP CLI Manager

• Registering a new MCP server from the command line.
• Starting and stopping individual or all MCP servers.
• Checking the running status of registered servers.
• Searching for available MCP servers by query.

FAQ from MCP CLI Manager

What platforms does MCP CLI Manager support?

It requires Node.js 20.x and can be installed via npm (cross‑platform) or Homebrew (macOS/Linux).

What server types are supported?

It supports npx and binary server types, as well as Cursor, Claude, and custom servers.

Is the project currently stable?

No. The README states that version 1.0.8 has known issues – server startup fails and configuration management does not update properly. The author advises not to use the project and plans to fix it after April 13.

How do I install MCP CLI Manager?

Install via npm: npm install -g mcp-cli-manager or via Homebrew: brew tap crayon3shawn/homebrew-tap && brew install mcp-cli-manager.

What is the license?

MCP CLI Manager is licensed under the MIT License.