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mcp-installer

Automate MCP server installation and configuration across desktop and CLI clients.

152|32|Updated Dec 29, 2025
Search Tags:#automation#cli#configuration#mcp#json#installer#multi-client
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npx skills add https://github.com/lintendo/Axhub-Make --skill mcp-installer-lintendo
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Skill: mcp-installer
Source: https://github.com/lintendo/Axhub-Make/tree/main/skills/mcp-installer
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/lintendo/Axhub-Make --skill mcp-installer-lintendo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill streamlines the installation and configuration of MCP servers across diverse desktop and CLI clients, consolidating scattered setup steps into a unified workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CLI-first installation that prefers @smithery/cli when available, with a safe manual JSON fallback for client-specific MCP configuration.
  • Cross-platform support across macOS/Windows/Linux, auto-detection of per-client config paths, and merging of new MCP servers into a single top-level mcpServers object.
  • Use Case: IT teams can provision a fleet of clients with standardized MCP entries, then verify and troubleshoot via clear prompts and deep-link fallbacks.

Quick Start

Provide the target client ID and OS, then run the MCP installer via the CLI when available or apply the manual JSON update.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-installer

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate MCP server configuration across multiple clients?▼

To automate MCP server configuration across multiple clients, use a CLI-first workflow that merges new servers into a top-level mcpServers object while auto-detecting per-client config paths from references/clients.md.

What is the safest way to install MCP servers when write permissions are blocked?▼

When write permissions are blocked during MCP server installation, the safest way is to use a Trae deep-link fallback after attempting the standard @smithery/cli workflow.

How do I add new MCP servers without breaking existing JSON config files?▼

To add new MCP servers without breaking existing JSON config files, the installer merges new entries into a single top-level mcpServers object and validates credentials before applying manual JSON edits.

Can I provision a fleet of desktop clients with standardized MCP entries on different operating systems?▼

You can provision a fleet of clients with standardized MCP entries across macOS, Windows, and Linux by providing the target client ID and OS to the installer for cross-platform auto-detection.

Do I need @smithery/cli to use this MCP installer workflow?▼

You do not need @smithery/cli to use this MCP installer workflow, as it prioritizes the CLI when available but provides a safe manual JSON fallback for client-specific configuration.

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