mcp frontend
npxStandardMCP Frontend provides a web interface for interacting with MCP servers. It offers a chat UI for sending and receiving messages, supports file uploads, and connects to any MCP-compatible backend. Developers use it to quickly test and prototype AI agent interactions without building a custom frontend.
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Overview
MCP Frontend provides a web interface for interacting with MCP servers. It offers a chat UI for sending and receiving messages, supports file uploads, and connects to any MCP-compatible backend. Developers use it to quickly test and prototype AI agent interactions without building a custom frontend.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y mcp-frontend2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"shaharia-lab-mcp-frontend-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y mcp-frontend"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from mcp frontend?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for mcp frontend
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from mcp frontend. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| MCP_FRONTEND_API_KEY | Yes | Your mcp frontend API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in mcp frontend?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in mcp frontend"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in mcp frontend with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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