A lightweight, command-line tool for managing Claude Desktop MCP (Model Context Protocol) configurations. This tool makes it easy to toggle MCP servers on and off, create preset configurations, and manage backups.
Overview
What is Claude Desktop Config Manager?
Claude Desktop Config Manager is a lightweight command-line tool designed for managing Claude Desktop MCP (Model Context Protocol) configurations, allowing users to easily toggle MCP servers, create preset configurations, and manage backups.
How to use Claude Desktop Config Manager?
To use the tool, clone the repository or download the claude-config-manager.js file, update the CLAUDE_DIR to match your Claude installation path, and run the tool from the command line using node claude-config-manager.js.
Key features of Claude Desktop Config Manager?
- Toggle MCP Servers: Enable or disable individual MCP servers.
- Custom Configurations: Create configurations based on user needs.
- Preset Management: Save and load configuration presets.
- Backup & Restore: Create timestamped backups and restore configurations.
- Config Validation: Check and fix JSON syntax issues.
- Color-Coded Interface: User-friendly console interface.
Use cases of Claude Desktop Config Manager?
- Managing multiple MCP configurations for different projects.
- Quickly toggling MCP servers for testing purposes.
- Creating backups before making significant changes to configurations.
FAQ from Claude Desktop Config Manager?
- What are MCP servers?
MCP servers are components of the Claude Desktop that handle specific tasks based on the Model Context Protocol.
- Is there a graphical interface for this tool?
No, this tool is command-line based, designed for users comfortable with terminal commands.
- Can I use this tool without Node.js?
No, Node.js (v12 or higher) is required to run this tool.