A lightweight UI console client for the official MCP Registry that detects MCP-capable agents and installs 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.
🌐 Official Registry Client: MCP Kit is built as a client for the official MCP Registry, following the specifications and standards defined by the Model Context Protocol community. All server data comes directly from registry.modelcontextprotocol.io.
npx @cybertheory/mcpkitThe 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.
npm install -g @cybertheory/mcpkit
mcpkitnpm install @cybertheory/mcpkit
npx @cybertheory/mcpkit- Official Registry Integration: Built as a client for the official MCP Registry, ensuring all server data comes from the authoritative source
- Registry-First Architecture: All installations use official registry metadata including npm packages, versions, and environment variables
- Auto-Detection: Automatically finds Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, Continue, Aider, Cline, Neovim, Emacs, JetBrains IDEs and other MCP-capable agents
- One-Click Install: Install MCP servers directly from registry with proper environment variable configuration
- 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
- 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
# Latest version
npx @cybertheory/mcpkit
# Specific version
npx @cybertheory/mcpkit@1.2.3
# Force update
npx @cybertheory/mcpkit@latest --forcePros:
- ✅ 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/mcpkitPros:
- ✅ Fast startup
- ✅ Works offline
- ✅ Version control
- ✅ Available as
mcp-kitcommand
Cons:
- ❌ Requires Node.js
- ❌ Manual updates needed
npm install @cybertheory/mcpkit
npx @cybertheory/mcpkitPros:
- ✅ 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- Start MCP Kit: Run
npx @cybertheory/mcpkitormcpkit(if installed globally) - Select Agent: Choose your coding agent (Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
- Browse Catalog: Explore available MCP servers
- Install: Click install and configure environment variables
- 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:
~/.aiderrcor~/.aider/config.json
- Custom: Specify any JSON configuration file
MCP Kit is designed as a client for the official MCP Registry, following the specifications and standards defined by the Model Context Protocol community. This ensures:
- Authentic Data: All server information comes directly from the official registry at registry.modelcontextprotocol.io
- Latest Versions: Automatic updates with the most recent server versions from the registry
- Proper Metadata: Complete package information, environment variables, and installation commands as defined by the registry
- Verified Sources: Only officially registered and verified MCP servers are available for installation
- Real-time Updates: Registry data is automatically updated every 30 minutes
- Manual Refresh: Use the "Refresh Registry" button in the UI to get the latest data
- Offline Support: Cached data ensures continued operation when the registry is unavailable
- API Compliance: Follows the official MCP Registry API specifications for data retrieval and server management
- Standards Compliance: Built according to MCP Registry specifications
- Community Alignment: Integrates seamlessly with the broader MCP ecosystem
- Future-Proof: Automatically adapts to registry API changes and improvements
- Trust & Security: Users can trust that all servers come from the official, verified registry
To publish a new version:
# Update version
npm version patch # or minor, major
# Build and publish
npm run build
npm publishWe welcome contributions to MCP Kit! As a client for the official MCP Registry, we follow the specifications and standards defined by the Model Context Protocol community.
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch
- Make your changes
- Submit a pull request
See our CONTRIBUTING.md for comprehensive contribution guidelines, including:
- Development setup and project structure
- Code style guidelines and testing requirements
- MCP Registry integration standards
- Review process and community guidelines
When contributing, please ensure:
- All changes maintain compatibility with the official MCP Registry API
- Server installations follow registry specifications
- Error handling includes proper fallback mechanisms
- Documentation reflects registry integration features
MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- Documentation: Wiki
Made with ❤️ for the MCP community | Built for the Official MCP Registry