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Claude Desktop MCP Config Generator

Generate a claude_desktop_config.json planning template for local MCP servers without installing anything, connecting accounts, or pasting real secrets.

Generate a browser-only claude_desktop_config.json MCP template for local servers, args, and env variable names. No login, upload, or real secrets. Everything runs locally in the browser: no AI API, no login, no database, and no uploaded config.

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Browser-only inputs. Use environment variable names, not real secrets.

Generated output

Review before production. This is a planning template.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "filesystem": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-filesystem",
        "/path/to/project"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EXAMPLE_TOKEN": "${EXAMPLE_TOKEN}"
      }
    }
  }
}
Generated configs are planning templates. Review server documentation and never paste real secrets into shared config files.
Use variable names such as GITHUB_TOKEN or DATABASE_URL. Keep actual values in local .env files or secret managers.
Restart Claude Desktop, Cursor, or your MCP client after editing configuration, then test read-only actions first.

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Generate browser-only MCP planning templates

Use environment variable names instead of real secrets

Copy JSON, env, notes, or Markdown outputs for review

FAQ

What does the Claude Desktop MCP Config Generator create?

It creates a planning template for the mcpServers block in claude_desktop_config.json using a server name, command, args, and environment variable names.

Does this tool edit my Claude Desktop config file?

No. It only generates text in your browser. You must review and copy the template into your local Claude Desktop configuration yourself.

Should I paste real API keys into this generator?

No. Enter environment variable names such as GITHUB_TOKEN only. Keep real values in local secret storage or environment files.

Can it generate filesystem and GitHub MCP examples?

Yes. Use the server type selector to generate common filesystem, GitHub, browser, database, docs, or custom server templates.

Is the generated config official?

No. It is a starting template. Review the server documentation and Claude Desktop docs before using it in production.

Plan your MCP setup safely

This tool generates planning templates only. Review official server documentation before using any config.

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