MCP Manager Local

What is MCP Manager Local?

A local web manager to start, stop, configure, and view logs of MCP (Multi-Capability Protocol) servers. It also allows cloning servers from Git repositories and adding configurations via JSON. Designed for developers managing multiple MCP servers locally.

How to use MCP Manager Local?

Install Node.js 18+ and Git. Clone the repository, run npm install, optionally edit servers.json, then start with node server.js. Access the web interface at http://localhost:3000. Use the interface to clone Git repos, paste JSON configurations, or manually add servers. Use action buttons to start, stop, edit, or remove servers.

Key features of MCP Manager Local

• Web interface accessible at http://localhost:3000
• Add server configurations manually or via JSON
• Edit, remove, and manage server entries
• Start and stop individual MCP server processes
• View real-time stdout and stderr logs
• Clone Git repositories containing MCP servers
• Persists all configurations in servers.json

Use cases of MCP Manager Local

• Manage a fleet of MCP servers from a single web dashboard
• Quickly clone and configure new MCP servers from Git repos
• Debug server issues by monitoring real-time logs
• Test MCP server configurations before deploying to production
• Organize and maintain server settings without editing config files manually

FAQ from MCP Manager Local

What are the prerequisites for running MCP Manager Local?

Node.js version 18 or higher and Git (for cloning functionality) are required.

How do I add a new server configuration?

Use the web interface: paste a JSON object, fill the manual form, or use the "Clonar Repositório MCP" section to clone a Git repo – a placeholder is added automatically.

Where are server configurations stored?

All configurations are saved locally in a servers.json file. Do not commit secrets in this file to public repositories.

Can I build a standalone executable?

Yes, run npm run build-pkg. Then copy servers.json into the dist/ folder and run the executable. The cloned servers folder will be created inside dist/.

Is it possible to clone a server from a Git repository?

Yes, the "Clonar Repositório MCP" section allows you to clone any Git repo containing an MCP server. A placeholder is added to the list for later configuration.