MCPM CLI

Overview

MCPM CLI is a lightweight command‑line interface designed to streamline the management of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers within the Claude application. By abstracting common server tasks—such as discovery, installation, and lifecycle control—MCPM CLI eliminates the need for manual edits to configuration files or repeated copy‑paste operations. Developers can now add, enable, disable, and remove MCP servers with a single command, keeping their Claude environment clean and reproducible.

At its core, MCPM CLI serves as a bridge between the community‑maintained MCP package registry and the local Claude installation. The search command lets users browse thousands of pre‑built MCP packages, while install pulls a chosen package directly into the user’s environment. Once installed, servers can be toggled on or off with enable and disable, which simply move the server’s entry between Claude’s active configuration and a hidden storage directory. This approach preserves server state, allowing developers to experiment without permanently altering their setup.

Key features include:

• Interactive prompts that guide users through complex actions, reducing the chance of misconfiguration.
• JSON configuration management, ensuring that all server definitions are stored in a consistent, machine‑readable format.
• Self‑integration: MCPM CLI can register itself as an MCP server, enabling recursive management of its own updates.
• Remote discovery via an MCPHub‑style registry, giving instant access to community contributions without manual downloads.
• Automated installation of server dependencies, so that a single command can bring an entire MCP package online.

Real‑world scenarios where MCPM CLI shines are plentiful. A data scientist can quickly spin up a database‑access MCP server to query experimental results, then disable it when the session ends to keep Claude’s memory footprint minimal. A dev‑ops engineer can maintain a fleet of logging or monitoring MCP servers across multiple machines, toggling them on demand during debugging sessions. In continuous‑integration pipelines, a script can install the required MCP package, enable it for the test run, and disable it afterward—ensuring clean state between builds.

By integrating seamlessly with Claude’s existing MCP workflow, MCPM CLI offers a declarative, repeatable way to manage external tools. Its command‑line nature fits naturally into automated scripts and IDE workflows, while the interactive mode caters to exploratory development. The result is a more efficient, error‑resistant experience for developers who rely on MCP servers to extend Claude’s capabilities.