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A lightweight UI console to detect MCP-capable agents and install MCP servers. Easily manage Model Context Protocol integrations for Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, Continue, Aider, Cline, Neovim, Emacs, JetBrains IDEs and other MCP-capable assistants.

MCP Kit Screenshot

Option 1: NPX (Recommended - No Installation)

📰 News Ticker (Free & Ready!)

The news ticker displays real tech headlines automatically - no setup required!

Features:

  • Completely Free - No API key needed
  • Real Tech News - Live headlines from major sources
  • Auto-Updates - Refreshes every 5 minutes
  • Smart Filtering - Only shows relevant tech content

News Coverage Includes:

  • AI & Machine Learning (Claude, OpenAI, Anthropic, MCP)
  • Programming Languages & Frameworks (JavaScript, Python, React, Node.js, etc.)
  • Major Tech Companies (Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Tesla, SpaceX)
  • Software Development & DevOps
  • Cloud Computing & Cybersecurity
  • Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
  • Tech Startups & Innovation
  • Tech Conferences & Events

The ticker uses a free news proxy service and works out of the box! No installation required! Runs immediately and caches for faster subsequent runs.

Option 2: Global Installation

npm install -g @cybertheory/mcpkit mcpkit

Option 3: Local Installation

npm install @cybertheory/mcpkit npx @cybertheory/mcpkit
  • Auto-Detection: Automatically finds Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, Continue, Aider, Cline, Neovim, Emacs, JetBrains IDEs and other MCP-capable agents
  • Official Registry Integration: Direct integration with the official MCP registry (registry.modelcontextprotocol.io) for authentic server data
  • One-Click Install: Install MCP servers directly from registry with proper environment variable configuration
  • Registry-First: All installations use official registry metadata including npm packages, versions, and environment variables
  • OAuth Support: Handle authentication flows for services like GitHub
  • Offline Fallback: Works even when registry is unavailable using cached data
  • Cross-Platform: Windows, macOS, and Linux support
  • Cursor - AI-powered code editor
  • Windsurf - AI coding assistant by Codeium
  • Continue - Open-source AI coding assistant
  • Cline - AI-powered coding assistant for VS Code
  • VS Code - Visual Studio Code with MCP extensions
  • Neovim - Modern Vim with MCP support
  • Emacs - Extensible text editor with MCP integration
  • JetBrains IDEs - IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, WebStorm with MCP
  • Claude Desktop - Anthropic's Claude AI assistant
  • ChatGPT - OpenAI's ChatGPT with MCP integration
  • Perplexity AI - AI-powered search and research assistant
  • Aider - AI pair programming in your terminal

Productivity & Communication

  • Notion AI - AI-powered workspace and productivity tool
  • Obsidian - Knowledge management with AI plugins
  • Slack - Team communication with AI integrations
  • Discord - Community platform with bot integrations
  • Zapier - Automation platform connecting apps and services
  • Custom Agents - Add your own MCP-compatible tools

NPX (No Installation Required)

# Latest version npx @cybertheory/mcpkit # Specific version npx @cybertheory/[email protected] # Force update npx @cybertheory/mcpkit@latest --force

Pros:

  • ✅ No installation required
  • ✅ Always latest version
  • ✅ No system pollution
  • ✅ Easy to try
  • ✅ Works offline after first run

Cons:

  • ❌ Requires Node.js
  • ❌ Slower first run (downloads package)
npm install -g @cybertheory/mcpkit # or yarn global add @cybertheory/mcpkit

Pros:

  • ✅ Fast startup
  • ✅ Works offline
  • ✅ Version control
  • ✅ Available as mcp-kit command

Cons:

  • ❌ Requires Node.js
  • ❌ Manual updates needed
npm install @cybertheory/mcpkit npx @cybertheory/mcpkit

Pros:

  • ✅ Project-specific installation
  • ✅ Version pinning
  • ✅ Works offline

Cons:

  • ❌ Requires Node.js
  • ❌ Must run from project directory
  • Node.js 16+
  • npm or yarn
git clone https://github.com/cybertheory/mcpkit.git cd mcpkit npm install npm run dev
# Build web assets npm run build # Publish to npm npm publish
  1. Start MCP Kit: Run npx @cybertheory/mcpkit or mcpkit (if installed globally)
  2. Select Agent: Choose your coding agent (Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
  3. Browse Catalog: Explore available MCP servers
  4. Install: Click install and configure environment variables
  5. Use: Restart your agent to use the new MCP servers

MCP Kit automatically detects agent configurations, but you can manually specify paths if needed:

  • Cursor: ~/.cursor/mcp.json
  • Windsurf: ~/.windsurf/mcp.json
  • Continue: ~/.continue/config.json
  • Cline: ~/.cline/config.json (VS Code extension with MCP support)
  • Neovim: ~/.neovim/mcp.json
  • Emacs: ~/.emacs/mcp.json
  • JetBrains: ~/.jetbrains/mcp.json
  • Claude Desktop: ~/.claude/mcp.json
  • ChatGPT: Custom configuration file
  • Perplexity AI: Custom configuration file
  • Aider: ~/.aiderrc or ~/.aider/config.json
  • Custom: Specify any JSON configuration file

MCP Kit uses the official MCP registry (registry.modelcontextprotocol.io) as the primary source for all server data. This ensures:

  • Authentic Data: All server information comes directly from the official registry
  • Latest Versions: Automatic updates with the most recent server versions
  • Proper Metadata: Complete package information, environment variables, and installation commands
  • Verified Sources: Only officially registered and verified MCP servers

The registry is automatically updated every 30 minutes, and you can manually refresh using the "Refresh Registry" button in the UI. If the official registry is unavailable, MCP Kit falls back to cached data to ensure continued operation.

To publish a new version:

# Update version npm version patch # or minor, major # Build and publish npm run build npm publish
  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create a feature branch
  3. Make your changes
  4. Submit a pull request

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.


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