MCP Kit

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.

🚀 Quick Start

Option 1: NPX (Recommended - No Installation)

npx @cybertheory/mcpkit

📰 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

✨ Features

• 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

🎯 Supported Agents

Code Editors

• 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

AI Assistants

• Claude Desktop - Anthropic’s Claude AI assistant
• ChatGPT - OpenAI’s ChatGPT with MCP integration
• Perplexity AI - AI-powered search and research assistant

Terminal Tools

• 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

• Custom Agents - Add your own MCP-compatible tools

📦 Installation Methods

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)

Global Installation

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

Local Installation

npm install @cybertheory/mcpkit
npx @cybertheory/mcpkit

Pros:

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

Cons:

• ❌ Requires Node.js
• ❌ Must run from project directory

🛠️ Development

Prerequisites

• Node.js 16+
• npm or yarn

Setup

git clone https://github.com/cybertheory/mcpkit.git
cd mcpkit
npm install
npm run dev

Building

# Build web assets
npm run build

# Publish to npm
npm publish

📋 Usage

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

🔧 Configuration

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

Code Editors

• 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

AI Assistants

• Claude Desktop: ~/.claude/mcp.json
• ChatGPT: Custom configuration file
• Perplexity AI: Custom configuration file

Terminal Tools

• Aider: ~/.aiderrc or ~/.aider/config.json

Custom Agents

• Custom: Specify any JSON configuration file

🌐 Official MCP Registry Integration

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:

✅ Registry Compliance

• 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

🔄 Registry Synchronization

• 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

🏗️ Architecture Benefits

• 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

🚀 Publishing

To publish a new version:

# Update version
npm version patch  # or minor, major

# Build and publish
npm run build
npm publish

🤝 Contributing

We 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.

Quick Start

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

Detailed Guidelines

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

Registry Compliance

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

📄 License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

🆘 Support

• Issues: GitHub Issues
• Discussions: GitHub Discussions
• Documentation: Wiki

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