How to Install MCP in Claude Code
Add MCP servers to Claude Code (CLI) with one command. Browse Unyly catalog, get the exact `claude mcp add` line, paste in terminal.
▸ TL;DR
The simplest path: open Unyly catalog, find the MCP you need, and hit the one-click install button — no JSON editing required. Unyly auto-detects your client and generates the right config.
Steps
- 01
Find MCP on Unyly
Open unyly.org and search for the MCP you want to install.
- 02
Copy claude mcp add command
Click the Claude Code tab. The exact `claude mcp add <name> -- npx -y <package>` line appears, ready to copy.
- 03
Paste in terminal
Open your terminal where Claude Code runs, paste the command, hit Enter. The MCP is registered immediately.
- 04
Verify with claude mcp list
Run `claude mcp list` to see all registered MCPs. Your new one is at the top.
Why through Unyly
- 51,000+ MCPs in catalog, updated every 6 hours
- Semantic search — type what you want, not exact name
- Auto-verified for security — we scan for leaked secrets
- Version pinning + update notifications
- One-click for Claude Desktop, Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code
- Side-by-side comparison pages (compare two MCPs)
- Hosted runners — run MCPs in the cloud if you don't want them local
FAQ
What is Claude Code?▸
Claude Code is the official CLI tool from Anthropic for using Claude in the terminal. It supports MCP servers via the `claude mcp` command family.
Can I remove an MCP?▸
Yes: `claude mcp remove <name>`. To see registered MCPs first, run `claude mcp list`.
Do MCPs work in Claude Code on Windows?▸
Yes. Claude Code is cross-platform. Make sure Node.js is in PATH (`where node` in PowerShell should return a path).
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