# 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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## Quick Use

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

Install and configure MCP servers with a single command.

## What is Smithery?

A registry and package manager for MCP servers. 200+ servers installable with one command, auto-configured for Claude Code/Cursor/Claude Desktop.

**TL;DR**: The npm of MCP servers. 200+ server registry. One-command install with auto-configuration. CLI and web browsing. Essential for the MCP ecosystem.

**Best for**: Developers discovering and installing MCP servers.

## Core Features

### 1. Search & Browse — CLI or web
### 2. One-Click Install — auto-detects client and configures
### 3. 200+ Servers — databases / dev tools / productivity / web / search

## FAQ

**Q: Is it official?**
A: A community project, but it indexes both official and community MCP servers.

## Source & Thanks

> [smithery.ai](https://smithery.ai) — MCP server registry

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Author: MCP Hub