MCP Server Installation Instructions Generator

Generate MCP Server Installation Instructions for Cursor, Visual Studio Code, Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Windsurf, ChatGPT, Gemini CLI and more

This generator is fully open source on hyprmcp/mcp-install-instructions-generator.

This project was originally created to serve html requests for users who tried to access a mcp url that was secured by the hyprmcp/mcp-gateway in the browser. Checkout the installation instructions for this hosted mcp server here: https://demo.hyprmcp.cloud/mcp-install-instructions-generator/mcp

How To Install a Remote MCP server?

Instructing users on how to install an MCP server is hard, because configuration is different for each client. If this has been your experience hosting an MCP server for your product, this site is for you! Just enter your server URL below and let us generate instructions for the most widely used clients, ready for you to copy and paste into your product's readme or documentation.

How do I install a remote MCP server on Claude Code?

To install a remote MCP server on Claude Code:

Open a terminal in Claude Code
Run the command: claude mcp add --transport http [server-name] [server-url]
Replace [server-name] with your desired name and [server-url] with the MCP server URL
Use the /mcp command within Claude Code to verify the server is connected

How do I install a remote MCP server on Cursor?

To install a remote MCP server on Cursor:

Locate your mcp.json configuration file
Add your server configuration to the mcpServers object with the server URL
Save the file and restart Cursor to apply the changes
Alternatively, use the direct installation link if provided by the server

How do I install a remote MCP server on Claude Desktop?

To install a remote MCP server on Claude Desktop:

Open Claude Desktop application
Navigate to Settings → Connectors → Add Custom Connector
Enter a name for your server
Paste the remote MCP server URL
Click Add to complete the installation

How do I install a remote MCP server on VS Code?

To install a remote MCP server on VS Code:

Open a terminal and run: code --add-mcp '{"type":"http","name":"[server-name]","url":"[server-url]"}'
Open the .vscode/mcp.json file in VS Code
Click "Start server" to activate the connection
Alternatively, use the installation link button if available

How do I install a remote MCP server on Windsurf?

To install a remote MCP server on Windsurf:

Open your Windsurf MCP configuration file
Add the server configuration to the mcpServers object
Use serverUrl as the key for the remote URL
Save the configuration and restart Windsurf

How do I install a remote MCP server on ChatGPT?

To install a remote MCP server on ChatGPT:

Navigate to Settings → Connectors (requires admin permissions in Team/Enterprise workspaces)
Add a custom connector with your server URL
The connector will be available in Composer → Deep research tool
You may need to add the server as a source
Note: Connectors can only be used with Deep Research

How do I install a remote MCP server on Gemini CLI?

To install a remote MCP server on Gemini CLI:

Locate your Gemini CLI configuration file at ~/.gemini/settings.json
Add your server to the mcpServers object with httpUrl key
Include headers with Accept: application/json, text/event-stream
Save the file and restart Gemini CLI

What is a remote MCP server?

A remote MCP (Model Context Protocol) server is a web-based service that provides additional capabilities to AI assistants. Unlike local MCP servers that run on your machine, remote servers are hosted on the internet and accessed via HTTPS. Remote MCP servers can also implement MCP Server authentication for personalized tools and context.

Can I contribute to the MCP Server installation instructions generator?

Yes! The MCP Server Installation Instructions Generator is open source. You can contribute, report issues, or suggest improvements on GitHub at github.com/hyprmcp/mcp-install-instructions-generator.