Smithery CLI FAQs

Question 1

What is Smithery CLI?

Accepted Answer

Smithery CLI is a command-line tool for installing and managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It's designed to be client-agnostic, working with various AI clients.

Question 2

What are the main features of Smithery CLI?

Accepted Answer

Key features include installing and uninstalling MCP servers, client-specific installations, JSON configuration for skipping prompts, interactive server inspection, and verbose logging for debugging.

Question 3

How do I install a server using Smithery CLI?

Accepted Answer

Use the command `npx @smithery/cli install --client `. Replace `` with the server package name and `` with the AI client name.

Question 4

How do I see detailed logs for debugging?

Accepted Answer

Add the `--verbose` flag to any command, such as `npx @smithery/cli install mcp-obsidian --client claude --verbose`, to display detailed logs.

Question 5

Why do I need to restart my AI client after installing/uninstalling?

Accepted Answer

Restarting ensures that your AI client recognizes the changes made to the MCP servers and properly integrates the updated context models.

Smithery CLI

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Smithery CLI

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