Claude Desktop Config Manager MCP Server

A lightweight, command-line tool for managing Claude Desktop MCP (Model Context Protocol) configurations. This tool makes it easy to toggle MCP

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What is the Claude Desktop Config Manager MCP Server?

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

What it actually does

  • Toggle MCP Servers — Enable or disable individual MCP servers
  • Custom Configurations — Select which MCPs to enable based on your needs
  • Preset Management — Save and load configuration presets
  • Backup & Restore — Create timestamped backups and restore when needed
  • Config Validation — Check and fix JSON syntax or structure issues
  • Color-Coded Interface — Easy-to-read, color-coded console interface

Configuration

  • Node.js (v12 or higher) - Claude Desktop installed

When to reach for it

Plenty of developer tooling servers cover similar ground. The differences that matter in practice are scope of access and how much setup stands between you and a working tool call. It is maintained by eversonl; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

Caveats

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.

Setup and compatibility

This listing has no verified copy-paste launch configuration. Use the project documentation to confirm the entry point, runtime and authentication before registering it in your MCP client. A package name or repository alone is not a runnable configuration.

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Configuration

  • Node.js (v12 or higher) - Claude Desktop installed

Frequently asked questions

Node.js version 12 or higher and Claude Desktop must be installed. The tool directly manipulates the Claude Desktop configuration file.