MCP Get

What is mcp-get?

mcp-get is a command-line tool for installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It connects LLM applications like Claude to external data sources and tools such as GitHub, Slack, Brave Search, PostgreSQL, and more. It is intended for developers building AI-powered workflows that require standardized integration with external services.

How to use mcp-get?

Install an MCP server by running npx @michaellatman/mcp-get@latest install <package-name>. List available packages with npx @michaellatman/mcp-get@latest list. Uninstall a server with uninstall, and update the tool with update. Requires Node.js (≥14) or Python (≥3.10) depending on the server, and the Claude Desktop app.

Key features of mcp-get

• Install MCP servers with a single command
• List all available MCP servers with metadata
• Uninstall servers cleanly
• Automatic update checking on each run
• Supports both npm and Python package runtimes
• Open source under the MIT license

Use cases of mcp-get

• Connect Claude to GitHub, GitLab, or Slack for collaboration
• Integrate Brave Search or Google Maps into AI conversations
• Add PostgreSQL or SQLite database querying to LLM workflows
• Automate web tasks via Puppeteer through Claude
• Access Google Drive files from within AI applications