mcp-use MCP Server
mcp-use is not a server for one specific function — it's a development framework for building MCP apps that plug into ChatGPT and Claude, and for building an MCP server of your own. Think of it as MCP scaffolding rather than a finished tool.
If what you want is to write a server rather than use an existing one, or to embed MCP capabilities into your own app, a framework like this saves you from wiring up the protocol from scratch.
Install / Connect
claude mcp add mcp-use -- npx -y mcp-useFollow the official README; env and args vary per server.
Works with these clients
- Claude Desktopnpx
- Claude Codenpx
- Cursornpx
- VS Codenpx
- Windsurfnpx
Derived from the registry manifest (package type and transport) — we have not installed it ourselves. Check the official README before relying on it.
Why use it
Good for: developers building an MCP server or MCP app, rather than users who just want to connect a finished tool.
Before connecting: it's a framework, not a plug-and-play tool server — using it means writing code. The maintenance signals below matter more than usual for a framework: migrating off an abandoned framework costs far more than swapping one server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is it different from using the official SDK directly?
It offers a higher-level abstraction over the protocol, aiming to cut boilerplate. Whether it's worth it depends on your project's complexity; see the official docs for specifics.
Can I use it to connect existing servers?
It's aimed at development. If you just want to use a finished server, that server's own setup instructions are more direct.