MCP Bar

Your all-in-one CLI manager for MCP servers and home to an open registry with 1500+ ready-to-use servers. Install, manage, and discover AI tools effortlessly.

🧩 MCP Manifest Concept

MCPBar implements a standardized approach for MCP servers using mcp.json manifest files. This solution:

- 📄 Uses a standardized manifest format (mcp.json) similar to package.json in npm
- 🌐 Supports a decentralized distribution model where developers can host manifests anywhere
- 🔄 Allows installation directly from URLs, local files, or package aliases
- 🔍 Features an optional registry for enhanced discoverability
- 🔐 Securely handles server configuration with explicit handling of sensitive inputs
- 📚 Includes an open registry with 1500+ MCP servers in the registry directory
- 🐳 Supports multiple runtime options including npx, uvx and docker

This approach simplifies discovery, installation, and configuration of MCP servers across different clients, making the MCP ecosystem more accessible and organized.

The extensive registry is the foundation of an open and standardized MCP ecosystem, enabling developers to easily discover, share, and contribute to the growing collection of MCP servers.

For more details, see the MCP Manifest Proposal and Concept Overview.

🌟 Features

- 🔄 Simple installation and management of MCP servers
- 🛠️ User-friendly command-line interface with interactive prompts for easy configuration
- 📱 Works cross-platform including Windows, macOS, and Linux
- 🔍 Search, install, disable, and enable MCP servers with ease
- 🔌 Supports multiple MCP clients including Claude, Cline, Cursor, Windsurf, Witsy, and more

📦 Installation

npm install -g mcpbar

🔧 Usage

Basic Commands

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