MCP Server Manager

What is MCP Server Manager?

MCP Server Manager is a Visual Studio Code extension for installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for Claude and other LLM clients. It allows users to browse a server catalog, configure settings, and manage multiple configurations across different config files.

How to use MCP Server Manager?

Install the extension from the VS Code Marketplace, click the MCP icon in the activity bar, then use the + button to add config files (Claude Desktop or VS Code Cline). Browse available servers by category, select one to install, and choose which config files to add it to. Enable/disable servers via toggle, edit configurations, or remove servers as needed.

Key features of MCP Server Manager

• Browse and install from a comprehensive server catalog.
• Manage servers across multiple configuration files.
• Enable, disable, and configure installed servers.
• Simple interface for adding and removing servers.

Use cases of MCP Server Manager

• Quickly add new MCP servers to Claude Desktop or VS Code Cline.
• Manage multiple LLM client configurations from one place.
• Enable or disable servers without manual file editing.
• Keep track of available MCP servers in an organized catalog.

FAQ from MCP Server Manager

Is MCP Server Manager stable?

The README warns that the extension currently has bugs.

What are the extension’s requirements?

Visual Studio Code ^1.96.0 is required. Node.js and npm are needed for some MCP servers.

Where do configuration files live?

Configuration files for Claude Desktop and VS Code Cline are specified by the user when adding them via the “Add Config File” button. The extension also monitors paths set in mcp-server-manager.configPaths.

What settings does it contribute?

mcp-server-manager.configPaths – list of MCP configuration file paths to monitor. mcp-server-manager.autoRefresh – enable/disable automatic refresh of server status.

What license is it under?

The extension is licensed under the MIT License.