mcpb
A desktop extension tool for one-click installation of a local MCP server.
- Type
- MCP
- Transport
- stdio
- Open source
- Yes
- GitHub Stars
- ★ 2.0k
- Source
- mcp-github
- Repository
- github.com/modelcontextprotocol/mcpb
Overview
MCP Bundles (MCPB) are compressed packages containing a local MCP server and its descriptor file `manifest.json`. Similar to Chrome extensions or VS Code extensions, users can install local MCP servers with one click. This repository provides the MCP Bundle specification, CLI tools, and code for Claude on macOS and Windows. For local MCP server developers, it simplifies distribution and installation; for application developers supporting local MCP servers, it simplifies support for MCPB packages. Through the MCPB format, AI tools can more easily connect to other applications and services.
Capabilities
- ▪One-click installation of local MCP servers
- ▪Automatic update of MCP servers
- ▪Configuration of MCP server parameters
- ▪Management of MCP server dependencies
Use cases
Setup
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/mcpb
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FAQ
How do I create an MCPB file?
Use `mcpb init` to create manifest.json, then use `mcpb pack` to package it.
What does an MCPB file contain?
It contains the MCP server files and manifest.json.
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