mcp_ctl

A package manager to manage all your mcp servers across platforms

37 stars JavaScriptDeveloper Kits Updated Oct 3, 2025

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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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