Will adding a new server overwrite my existing configuration?

No, the skill uses a merge strategy that preserves your existing server settings and only adds or updates the specific server you are configuring.

Which transport protocols are supported by the installer?

It supports stdio (local commands), HTTP (remote servers), and SSE (Server-Sent Events) transport protocols.

Where does this skill save the MCP server configurations?

The skill saves configurations to the user-level Claude directory at ~/.claude/mcp.json, making the servers available across all your projects.

How do I activate a new MCP server after the installation?

Once the installer finishes updating your configuration, you must restart Claude Code to load the new MCP server.

MCP Server Installer

Name: MCP Server Installer
Author: daispacy

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates the installation and configuration of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers within Claude Code.

About

The MCP Server Installer skill streamlines the process of extending Claude Code's capabilities by managing your user-level configuration file (~/.claude/mcp.json). It intelligently handles multiple transport protocols including stdio, HTTP, and SSE, while automatically prompting for required environment variables and ensuring valid JSON merging. This skill eliminates the manual complexity of editing configuration files and helps developers quickly integrate new tools and APIs into their Claude environment with built-in validation via the Claude CLI.

Key Features

Interactive environment variable prompting and documentation
0 GitHub stars
Automated mcp.json configuration management at the user level
Built-in validation using the 'claude mcp list' command
Support for stdio, HTTP, and SSE transport protocols
Safe JSON merging to preserve existing server configurations

Use Cases

Setting up environment variables for MCP tools across different shell profiles
Configuring remote MCP servers requiring specific HTTP headers and API keys
Quickly adding a new local MCP server via npx or node commands

About

Key Features

Interactive environment variable prompting and documentation
0 GitHub stars
Automated mcp.json configuration management at the user level
Built-in validation using the 'claude mcp list' command
Support for stdio, HTTP, and SSE transport protocols
Safe JSON merging to preserve existing server configurations

Use Cases

Setting up environment variables for MCP tools across different shell profiles
Configuring remote MCP servers requiring specific HTTP headers and API keys
Quickly adding a new local MCP server via npx or node commands