# Smithery — MCP Server Registry and Installer

> Discover, install, and manage MCP servers from a curated registry. Smithery provides one-command setup for 200+ MCP servers with Claude Code and Cursor integration.

## Install

Merge the JSON below into your `.mcp.json`:

## Quick Use

```bash
# Install Smithery CLI
npx -y @smithery/cli

# Search for MCP servers
npx @smithery/cli search "database"

# Install a server for Claude Code
npx @smithery/cli install @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres --client claude
```

## What is Smithery?

Smithery is a registry and package manager for MCP servers. Think of it as "npm for MCP" — browse 200+ servers, install with one command, and auto-configure for your AI client (Claude Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop). Each server listing includes documentation, configuration examples, and compatibility info.

**Answer-Ready**: Smithery is a registry and installer for 200+ MCP servers. One-command install with auto-configuration for Claude Code, Cursor, and Claude Desktop. Browse, search, and manage MCP servers from CLI or web. The npm of the MCP ecosystem.

**Best for**: Developers discovering and installing MCP servers. **Works with**: Claude Code, Cursor, Claude Desktop, any MCP client. **Setup time**: Under 1 minute per server.

## Core Features

### 1. Search & Browse

```bash
# CLI search
npx @smithery/cli search "github"
npx @smithery/cli search "database"

# Or browse web: smithery.ai
```

### 2. One-Command Install

```bash
# Auto-detects client and configures
npx @smithery/cli install @modelcontextprotocol/server-github --client claude

# For Cursor
npx @smithery/cli install @modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem --client cursor
```

### 3. Server Categories

| Category | Examples |
|----------|---------|
| Databases | PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, MongoDB |
| Dev Tools | GitHub, Git, Docker, Kubernetes |
| Productivity | Slack, Notion, Linear, Google Workspace |
| Web | Puppeteer, Playwright, Crawl4AI |
| Files | Filesystem, S3, Google Drive |
| Search | Brave, Tavily, Exa |
| AI/ML | HuggingFace, Replicate |

### 4. Server Info

```bash
npx @smithery/cli info @modelcontextprotocol/server-postgres
# Shows: description, tools, configuration, compatibility
```

### 5. List Installed

```bash
npx @smithery/cli list
# Shows all installed MCP servers and their status
```

## FAQ

**Q: Is Smithery official?**
A: Smithery is a community project, not from Anthropic. But it indexes official MCP servers alongside community ones.

**Q: Does it handle authentication?**
A: Smithery installs and configures the server. Authentication (API keys, OAuth) depends on each individual server.

**Q: Can I publish my own MCP server?**
A: Yes, submit your server to the Smithery registry for others to discover and install.

## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Smithery](https://smithery.ai).
>
> [smithery.ai](https://smithery.ai) — MCP server registry, 200+ servers

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## 快速使用

```bash
npx @smithery/cli install @modelcontextprotocol/server-github --client claude
```

一行命令安装和配置 MCP 服务器。

## 什么是 Smithery？

MCP 服务器的注册表和包管理器，200+ 服务器一键安装，自动配置 Claude Code/Cursor/Claude Desktop。

**一句话总结**：MCP 服务器的 npm，200+ 服务器注册表，一键安装自动配置，CLI 和 Web 浏览，MCP 生态必备工具。

**适合人群**：发现和安装 MCP 服务器的开发者。

## 核心功能

### 1. 搜索浏览 — CLI 或 web
### 2. 一键安装 — 自动检测客户端并配置
### 3. 200+ 服务器 — 数据库/开发工具/生产力/Web/搜索

## 常见问题

**Q: 官方的？**
A: 社区项目，但索引了官方和社区 MCP 服务器。

## 来源与致谢

> [smithery.ai](https://smithery.ai) — MCP 服务器注册表

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