Installer FAQs

Question 1

What is Installer?

Accepted Answer

Installer is a tool that allows you to install and manage other MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers via prompts to Claude, simplifying server setup and management.

Question 2

What platforms does Installer support?

Accepted Answer

Installer supports the installation of Node.js and Python-based MCP servers from npm and PyPi, respectively.

Question 3

What prerequisites are required to use Installer?

Accepted Answer

Installer requires `npx` and `uv` to be installed for Node.js and Python server installations. Configuration is managed through `claude_desktop_config.json`.

Question 4

How do I install an MCP server using Installer?

Accepted Answer

After configuring Installer in your `claude_desktop_config.json`, you can use prompts to Claude to install servers from npm or PyPi. Example: 'Hey Claude, install the MCP server named mcp-server-fetch'.

Question 5

Where do I find the `claude_desktop_config.json` file?

Accepted Answer

The `claude_desktop_config.json` file is located at `~/Library/Application Support/Claude` on macOS or `C:\Users\NAME\AppData\Roaming\Claude` on Windows.

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