MCP Sync MCP Server

Sync MCP (Model Context Protocol) configurations across AI tools.

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP Sync MCP Server?

Sync MCP (Model Context Protocol) configurations across AI tools.

What it actually does

mcp-sync is a command-line tool that helps you manage and synchronize MCP server configurations across different AI coding tools like Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cline, VS Code extensions, and more.

  • Auto-discovery — Automatically finds MCP configs on your system
  • Manual registration — Add custom config file locations for future-proofing
  • Global & project configs — Supports both user-wide and project-specific servers
  • Conflict resolution — Smart merging with project configs taking priority
  • Dry-run mode — Preview changes before applying them
  • Cross-platform — Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux

Configuration

  • Python 3.12+ - uv package manager

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Sync MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sync": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-sync"],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • Python 3.12+ - uv package manager
VariableDescriptionRequired
API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use MCP Sync to Cline.”
  • “Use MCP Sync to Roo.”
  • “Use MCP Sync to Cursor.”

Frequently asked questions

Sync MCP (Model Context Protocol) configurations across AI tools. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.