Env Manager FAQs

Question 1

Is Env Manager secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Env Manager encrypts sensitive values at rest using a user-provided encryption key. It is crucial to keep the `MCP_ENV_ENCRYPTION_KEY` secure and not commit it to version control. Use a strong, randomly-generated key for production environments.

Question 2

How do I install Env Manager?

Accepted Answer

You can install Env Manager globally using npm, yarn, or pnpm. Alternatively, you can use Docker by cloning the repository and building/running the Docker image or using Docker Compose.

Question 3

What is Env Manager?

Accepted Answer

Env Manager is a unified control center for managing MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers, configurations, and local package installations. It simplifies environment variable management and profile-based configuration.

Question 4

How does Env Manager integrate with Claude and Cursor?

Accepted Answer

Env Manager provides specific integration instructions for both Claude for Desktop and Cursor, allowing you to seamlessly manage MCP environments directly within these IDEs. See the documentation for configuration details.

Question 5

What are the main features of Env Manager?

Accepted Answer

Key features include secure environment variable management, profile-based configurations for different projects, automated local package installation, configuration monitoring, and auto-configuration for locally installed packages.

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