MCP Auto Install

by MyPrototypeWhat

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MCP Auto Install is a tool for automatically installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It can automatically detect, install, and configure various MCP servers, making it easier for developers to use the MCP ecosystem.

Details

License: MIT license

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- Automatic detection and installation of MCP servers
- Support for installing servers from npm packages and GitHub repositories
- Automatic retrieval and caching of server README content
- Server configuration assistance
- Custom command configuration support
- Seamless integration with the MCP ecosystem

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name MCP Auto Install

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

- Node.js >= 18.0.0
- npm or pnpm package manager

mcp-auto-install

mcp-auto-install install <server-name>

mcp-auto-install configure <server-name>

mcp-auto-install save-command <server-name> <command>

- MCP_SETTINGS_PATH: Path to the external configuration file (e.g., Claude's config file)

Example:

bash
export MCP_SETTINGS_PATH="/Users/username/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json"
```

npm install

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp auto install": {
            "mcp-auto-install": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "mcp-auto-install"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "mcp-auto-install": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
            "mcp-auto-install"
        ]
    }
}

Features

Prerequisites

- Node.js >= 18.0.0
- npm or pnpm package manager

Installation

npm install -g mcp-auto-install

Usage

Basic Commands

```bash

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