relay
Relay is a desktop application for managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It provides a user-friendly interface to configure, enable/disable, and export MCP servers for use with Claude Desktop and other AI applications.
Documentation
Relay - Visual MCP Server Manager
🚀 Features
Relay simplifies the management of MCP servers - specialized tools that extend the capabilities of AI assistants like Claude and Cursor.
- 📦 Visual Server Management: Add, edit, and organize MCP servers in a clean UI.
- 🛒 Built-in Marketplace: Discover 200+ servers for databases, APIs, and tools.
- 🔄 One-Click Export: Automatically sync configs to Claude Desktop and Cursor.
- 🖥️ Cross-Platform: Native apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- 🔒 Secure & Private: All data is stored locally. API keys are encrypted.
- 🔔 Auto-Updates: Get the latest features automatically.
💾 Installation
Download the latest installer for your OS from the **Releases Page**.
| OS | Installer |
|---|---|
| Windows | `.msi` or `.exe` |
| macOS | `.dmg` (Universal - Intel & Apple Silicon) |
| Linux | `.deb` or `.AppImage` |
🛠️ Usage
1. Install & Open Relay.
2. Add a Server:
3. Enable Servers: Toggle the switch to enable a server.
4. Export:
🤝 Contributing
We love contributors! Whether it's fixing bugs, adding new features, or improving documentation, your help is welcome.
Please read our **Contributing Guide** to get started on setting up the development environment.
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
❤️ Community & Support
- Issues: Report bugs or request features.
- Discord: Join our community for help and discussion.
- X / Twitter: Follow @relay_mcp for updates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is relay?
relay is Relay is a desktop application for managing Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It provides a user-friendly interface to configure, enable/disable, and export MCP servers for use with Claude Desktop and other AI applications.
How do I install relay?
Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.
Is relay open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/Emeenent14/relay and has 6 stars.
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