Claude MCP Get

Overview

The Claude MCP Get server solves a persistent pain point for developers who rely on the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to connect Claude Desktop with external tools: unreliable Windows‑specific connectivity. On Windows, MCP servers often fail to launch when invoked via from the , and multiple Node.js installations (especially those managed by NVM) can confuse path resolution. This repository delivers a turnkey solution that guarantees a stable MCP connection by providing diagnostics, clean installation scripts, and configuration templates that use absolute paths and environment variables tailored for Windows.

At its core, the server package equips developers with a set of ready‑made scripts that automatically discover every Node.js installation on the machine, purge conflicting npm caches, and install the chosen MCP server globally with a single command. The resulting configuration files explicitly reference the standard Node.js binary and the exact location of the MCP server’s entry point, sidestepping the quirks that plague execution. By embedding these paths directly into the , developers can avoid the “Could not attach to MCP server” error entirely.

Key capabilities include:

• Node.js discovery: a batch script that lists all installed Node runtimes, making it easy to identify duplicates or legacy versions.
• Automated cleanup: a second script that clears npm caches and adjusts environment variables to ensure a clean runtime environment.
• MCP installation: a third script that installs the desired MCP server globally, wiring it to the correct Node executable.
• Configuration templates: pre‑filled JSON snippets that use absolute paths and environment variables, ready for copy‑and‑paste into Claude Desktop.
• Cross‑platform testing: a helper script that runs the MCP server outside of Claude Desktop, allowing developers to validate connectivity before integration.

In real‑world scenarios, this server is invaluable for teams building AI‑augmented tooling on Windows. Whether a developer needs to query an internal knowledge base, trigger CI/CD pipelines, or interface with legacy Windows services, the MCP Get server ensures that Claude can reliably hand off requests to any Node‑based tool. By eliminating the common Windows path and execution pitfalls, it streamlines development cycles, reduces support tickets, and enables rapid prototyping of AI workflows that depend on external data sources.