mcp_ctl
A package manager to manage all your mcp servers across platforms
Documentation
📦 Installation
npm install -g mcpctl🔧 Usage
# 🔍 Install a server
mcpctl install playwright # install playwright server
# 🗑️ Remove a server
mcpctl remove playwright # remove playwright server
# 🔎 Search for servers
mcpctl packages github # search for mcp server with specific name
# 📋 List installed servers
mcpctl list # show existing mcp servers installed on the device🛠 Development Setup
1. Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/cloudycotton/mcp_ctl.git
cd mcp_ctl
2. Install dependencies:
npm install
4. Run development commands:
List packages
npm run dev -- packages
Search for specific package
npm run dev -- search github
Install a package
npm run dev -- install playwright
List installed servers
npm run dev -- list
Adding your own package.
1. Clone the repo
2. Add your package to packages folder
3. Add import from it inside packages.ts
🌟 Features
- 🔄 Simple installation and management of MCP servers
- 🔍 Easy discovery of available packages
- 📱 Cross-platform support
- ⚡ Lightweight and fast
- 🧩 Seamless integration with your workflow
📄 License
Frequently asked questions
What is mcp_ctl?
mcp_ctl is A package manager to manage all your mcp servers across platforms
How do I install mcp_ctl?
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 mcp_ctl open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/runablehq/mcp_ctl and has 37 stars.
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