# Smithery CLI — MCP Server Registry & Installer

> Search, install, and manage MCP servers from Smithery's registry of 6,000+ servers. One command to connect any MCP server to Claude, Cursor, or other AI tools. AGPL-3.0.

## Install

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

## Quick Use

```bash
npm install -g @smithery/cli@latest
```

Search and install MCP servers:
```bash
smithery mcp search "database"     # Search the registry
smithery mcp add <server-url>      # Install a server
smithery mcp list                   # List installed servers
```

Install a specific server for Claude:
```bash
npx @smithery/cli install mcp-obsidian --client claude
```

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## Intro

Smithery CLI is the package manager for MCP servers, connecting AI agents to 6,000+ tools and integrations from Smithery's registry. With 630+ GitHub stars and AGPL-3.0 license, it lets you search, install, manage, and publish MCP servers from the command line — think "npm for MCP." One command connects any MCP server to Claude Code, Cursor, or other AI tools. No manual JSON config editing required.

Best for: developers who want to discover and install MCP servers without editing `.mcp.json` manually.
Works with: Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible tools.
Setup time: under 1 minute.

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## 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

```bash
# 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

1. **Registry** — Smithery maintains a curated registry of 6,000+ MCP servers
2. **Search** — Find servers by name, description, or category
3. **Install** — One command adds the server to your AI tool's MCP config
4. **Manage** — List, update, and remove installed connections
5. **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.

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Smithery AI](https://github.com/smithery-ai). Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
>
> [smithery-cli](https://github.com/smithery-ai/cli) — ⭐ 630+

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## Quick Use

```bash
npm install -g @smithery/cli@latest
smithery mcp search "database"
smithery mcp add <server-url>
```

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## Intro

Smithery CLI is a package manager for MCP servers. Search, install, and manage servers from a registry of 6,000+. One command connects any MCP server to Claude Code or Cursor.

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## Source & Thanks

> Created by [Smithery AI](https://github.com/smithery-ai). Licensed under AGPL-3.0.
>
> [smithery-cli](https://github.com/smithery-ai/cli) — ⭐ 630+


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Source: https://tokrepo.com/en/workflows/smithery-cli-mcp-server-registry-installer-b92722d6
Author: MCP Hub