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cheat-engine-server-python
by bethington
everything
by modelcontextprotocol
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cheat-engine-server-python · Summary

MCP Cheat Engine Server provides safe read-only memory access for debugging and analysis.

everything · Summary

Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.

cheat-engine-server-python · Use cases

  • Debugging applications by examining memory contents without modifying them
  • Security research through safe memory analysis of target processes
  • Game modding and understanding game mechanics via memory inspection
  • Educational purposes for learning about computer memory and reverse engineering

everything · Use cases

  • Testing MCP client implementations against all protocol features
  • Learning MCP protocol capabilities through a reference server
  • Validating client compatibility with different transport methods

cheat-engine-server-python · Install

Installation

Prerequisites
  • Windows 10/11 (64-bit recommended)
  • Python 3.9 or higher
  • Administrator privileges (for memory access)
  • Claude Desktop or compatible MCP client
Steps
  1. Clone or download the project to your computer
  2. Open PowerShell as Administrator
  3. Navigate to the server directory
  4. Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
  5. Test the server: python server/main.py --test
  6. Start the server: python server/main.py
Claude Desktop Configuration

Add to your Claude Desktop config file (%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cheat-engine": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": ["path\\to\\server\\main.py", "--debug", "--read-only"],
      "cwd": "path\\to\\cheat-engine-server-python"
    }
  }
}

Restart Claude Desktop after adding the configuration.

everything · Install

NPX (recommended)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
    }
  }
}

On Windows, use cmd /c:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
    }
  }
}

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/everything"]
    }
  }
}

Global install

npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything@latest
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything
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