Simplest Way to Install MCP in Windows mcp cline vscode anthropic
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Summary of Video G4r94ORj2NI
- Problem Addressed: Installing MCPs (Multichain Protocols).
- The author removed the fetch MCP as an example for installation.
- Installation Steps:
- Press install button on Windows Git Bash.
- Optionally switch to plan if necessary.
- Ensure the MCP starts automatically to remain online.
- Note: Preferred mode is “thinking mode” of anthropic.
- A batch file (
start fetch MCP.bat
) is created to facilitate running the server.- The video emphasizes common issues with MCP servers:
- Servers not running when tried to use.
- The install process updates
client MCP settings.json
.- An error was encountered with
npm install
ornpm build
, though it often fails without realizing it.
- If necessary, repeat the installation attempt.