Smithery CLI — Command Reference
Core Commands
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
smithery mcp search <term> |
Search 6,000+ servers in the registry |
smithery mcp add <url> |
Add/install an MCP server connection |
smithery mcp list |
View all installed server connections |
smithery mcp remove <name> |
Remove a server connection |
smithery skills browse |
Browse available agent skills |
smithery skills add <name> |
Install an agent skill |
smithery publish <url> |
Publish your own MCP server |
Quick Install Examples
# Install specific servers
npx @smithery/cli install mcp-obsidian --client claude
npx @smithery/cli install @anthropic/mcp-github --client cursor
npx @smithery/cli install mcp-postgres --client claude
# Search by category
smithery mcp search "browser automation"
smithery mcp search "vector database"
smithery mcp search "email"How It Works
- Registry — Smithery maintains a curated registry of 6,000+ MCP servers
- Search — Find servers by name, description, or category
- Install — One command adds the server to your AI tool's MCP config
- Manage — List, update, and remove installed connections
- Publish — Share your own MCP servers with the community
Requirements
- Node.js 20+
- An MCP-compatible AI tool (Claude Code, Cursor, etc.)
FAQ
Q: What is Smithery CLI? A: A command-line tool for discovering, installing, and managing MCP servers from a registry of 6,000+ servers. Like npm for MCP.
Q: Is it free? A: Yes, AGPL-3.0 open source. The registry is free to search and install from.
Q: How is this different from editing .mcp.json manually? A: Smithery handles the config editing for you — search, find, install in one command. No JSON editing.