mcp-config-manager

Overview

MCP Config Manager is a comprehensive utility for managing Model Context Protocol server configurations across multiple AI systems. It provides both a graphical user interface and interactive CLI for enabling/disabling servers, managing presets, and synchronizing configurations between different clients. The application features a dual GUI backend with PyQt6 for rich styling and automatic fallback to tkinter if PyQt6 is not available. It supports configuration validation, automatic backups, project discovery, and bulk operations.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 7 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• enableenable(server-name)

  Enable a specific MCP server

  Try:Enable the browsermcp serverTry:Turn on the playwright server
• disabledisable(server-name)

  Disable a specific MCP server

  Try:Disable the browsermcp serverTry:Turn off the playwright server
• enable-allenable-all()

  Enable all MCP servers

  Try:Enable all serversTry:Turn on all MCP servers
• disable-alldisable-all()

  Disable all MCP servers

  Try:Disable all serversTry:Turn off all MCP servers
• backupbackup()

  Create a timestamped backup of configurations

  Try:Backup my MCP configurationsTry:Create a backup of server settings
• restorerestore(backup-file)

  Restore configurations from a backup file

  Try:Restore from my backupTry:Load server settings from backup file
• add-serveradd-server(server-name, config-file)

  Add a new MCP server from a configuration file

  Try:Add a new server from this configTry:Import server from JSON file
• delete-serverdelete-server(server-name)

  Delete a MCP server permanently

  Try:Remove the browsermcp serverTry:Delete this server
• presetpreset(preset-name)

  Apply a preset configuration mode

  Try:Apply the web development presetTry:Set up minimal MCP servers
• validatevalidate(config-file)

  Validate a configuration file

  Try:Check my Claude configurationTry:Validate this config file
• statusstatus()

  Show current MCP server status

  Try:Show me which servers are activeTry:List all MCP servers
• syncsync()

  Synchronize configurations between different AI systems

  Try:Sync my servers between Claude and GeminiTry:Update all configurations

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Installation

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/holstein13/mcp-config-manager/master/install.sh | bash

git clone https://github.com/holstein13/mcp-config-manager.git
cd mcp-config-manager
pip install -e .
# Optional: Install PyQt6 for better GUI experience
pip install PyQt6

# Launch GUI
mcp gui
# Interactive CLI mode
mcp interactive

FAQ

Which AI clients are supported?

MCP Config Manager supports Claude, Gemini, and Codex configurations. It can synchronize servers between these clients.

Can I use it without GUI?

Yes, the application provides both GUI and CLI modes. You can use 'mcp interactive' for command-line based management.

How do I back up my configurations?

Use the backup feature either through the GUI's backup button or CLI command 'mcp-config-manager backup'. The app automatically creates timestamped backups before any changes.

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