MCP Easy Copy

Overview

MCP Easy Copy is a lightweight Model Context Protocol server that streamlines the discovery and use of MCP services within Claude Desktop. It tackles a common pain point for developers: the need to remember or hunt down the exact names of every MCP service configured in their local environment. By automatically parsing Claude’s configuration file, the server extracts all registered MCP service names and presents them in a single, copy‑friendly list that appears at the very top of Claude’s tools menu. This eliminates the friction of scrolling through long tool lists or digging into JSON files every time a specific service is required.

The value for developers lies in the instant accessibility of service names. In scenarios where a workspace contains dozens of MCP servers—each potentially exposing multiple actions—the tools pane can become unwieldy. Easy Copy places the full inventory in a concise, numbered format that users can reference or copy directly into prompts. This is especially useful when you need to instruct Claude to invoke a particular service manually, compare outputs across services, or troubleshoot why automatic selection is choosing an unexpected server.

Key capabilities include:

• Dynamic inventory – the list refreshes automatically whenever the underlying configuration changes, ensuring Claude always sees the latest set of services.
• Top‑of‑list positioning – by using a special naming convention, the server guarantees its entry appears first in the tools list, making it immediately visible.
• Zero external dependencies – the server runs on Node.js 14 or newer, requiring no additional libraries beyond what Claude already supports.
• Copy‑friendly formatting – each service name is preceded by a number, simplifying copy‑paste operations into prompts or documentation.

Typical use cases span from everyday prompt engineering to advanced debugging workflows. A developer can quickly ask Claude, “Please list all MCP services that are available to you,” and receive an up‑to‑date catalog. In a CI/CD pipeline, a script could invoke Easy Copy to generate a manifest of services for audit purposes. When training or fine‑tuning Claude, knowing exactly which service is being called can prevent subtle errors that arise from ambiguous automatic selection.

By integrating seamlessly into Claude Desktop’s existing MCP ecosystem, Easy Copy enhances productivity without adding complexity. Its straightforward operation—run a single command and configure the JSON file—means teams can adopt it immediately, while its thoughtful design ensures that the most relevant information is always front and center for developers working with AI assistants.