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MCP server guides, error fixes, tool reviews, and tutorials. 149 articles across 4 categories.
How to Setup MCP Server for Claude Desktop — Complete Guide
Comprehensive step-by-step guide to installing and configuring any MCP server for Claude Desktop. Covers all platforms, transport types, and common pitfalls.
Complete Cursor Custom MCP Server Installation Tutorial
End-to-end guide for installing and connecting custom MCP servers in Cursor IDE. From Node.js setup to tool verification, with platform-specific instructions.
How to Install a Local MCP Server with NPX — Step-by-Step
Detailed walkthrough for installing local MCP servers using NPX. Covers Node.js prerequisites, environment setup, and configuration for all major clients.
MCP Server Brave Search Setup — Complete API Key Tutorial
Full tutorial for setting up the Brave Search MCP server with API key. Account creation, key generation, JSON config, and search query testing.
Install MCP Server for PostgreSQL in Cursor Editor — Guide
Connect a PostgreSQL MCP server to Cursor IDE. Database setup, connection configuration, schema exploration, and SQL query execution through AI.
MCP Server Filesystem Tool — Custom Folder Access Tutorial
Configure MCP server filesystem tools with custom folder access permissions. Whitelist paths, security best practices, and cross-platform path formatting.
Add GitHub MCP Server to Claude Desktop — Configuration Guide
Connect a GitHub MCP server to Claude Desktop. Token setup, repository access configuration, and tool functionality verification for code workflows.
MCP Server Memory Tool — Persistent Storage Setup Guide
Set up a memory MCP server with persistent storage. File-based and database-backed memory configuration, session management, and knowledge base creation.
Self-Hosted MCP Server with HTTP Streamable Transport — Setup
Deploy a self-hosted MCP server using HTTP Streamable transport. Server configuration, client connection, and deployment options for remote access.
Configure Multiple MCP Servers in One Claude Desktop — Guide
Run and manage multiple MCP servers simultaneously in Claude Desktop. JSON config structure, resource management, and server selection strategies.
MCP Server Fetch/Webpage Reader Tool — Full Setup Guide
Complete setup guide for MCP server fetch/webpage reader tools. URL filtering, content extraction settings, and integration with Claude/Cursor.
Install uv/uvx for Running MCP Servers Faster — Full Guide
Speed up MCP server execution with uv/uvx package manager. Installation across platforms, performance comparison with npx, and migration workflow.
How to Backup Claude Desktop MCP JSON Config File
Create, backup, and restore Claude Desktop MCP server configurations. Version control strategies, automated backup scripts, and recovery procedures.
MCP Server SQLite Local Database Tool — Setup Tutorial
Configure an SQLite MCP server for local database access. Schema creation, query examples, and integration with AI coding workflows in Cursor/Claude.
Run Remote Self-Hosted MCP Server & Connect to Local AI Client
Deploy a remote MCP server and connect it to your local AI client. Networking, authentication, transport protocols, and security considerations.