How does it handle MCP servers that are part of other plugins?

It identifies these as 'plugin-vendored' and provides the specific update commands needed to delegate management back to the owning plugin.

Can it help if I don't have Node.js or Python installed?

Yes, it includes a dependency detection matrix and provides guided installation recommendations using best practices like nvm or uv for missing runtimes.

What installation methods are supported for updates?

It supports a wide range of methods including npm/npx, pipx, uv/uvx, dotnet tools, Docker images, and local Git-cloned repositories.

Why use this instead of the standard 'claude mcp' command?

This skill can discover servers even inside an active Claude session where the standard CLI might be blocked, and it automates the actual update and build process which the base CLI does not handle.

Does it work on Windows, macOS, and Linux?

Yes, it features platform detection to suggest the correct package managers and commands for your specific operating system.

MCP Server Manager

Name: MCP Server Manager
Author: melodic-software

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Developer Tools

Automates the discovery, dependency resolution, and updating of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers across your Claude Code environment.

The update-mcp-servers skill provides a comprehensive management suite for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers used within Claude Code. It bypasses session limitations by directly parsing configuration files, identifying installation methods like npm, uv, pipx, and Docker, and performing safe updates. Beyond simple updates, the skill detects missing system dependencies—such as Node.js, Python, or the .NET SDK—and offers interactive installation guidance following platform-specific best practices to ensure your AI tools remain functional and up-to-date.

Key Features

01Multi-source discovery across plugin, project, and user configuration files

02Automated dependency detection and guided installation for Node.js, Python, and .NET

03Dry-run and interactive modes to preview changes before execution

04Support for diverse package managers including npm, pipx, uvx, dotnet, and Docker

05Git-based repository updates with automatic build step awareness

0638 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Performing bulk updates of all local and global MCP server configurations

02Resolving connection errors or 'package outdated' warnings in MCP tools

03Setting up a new development environment with all required MCP dependencies

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add melodic-software/claude-code-plugins update-mcp-servers

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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