Overview
The MCP Server Manager lets you browse, install, configure, and manage Model Context Protocol servers directly from AIDEN. MCP servers extend your AI agents with additional capabilities like database access, web browsing, file system operations, and more.
Curated Server Registry
AIDEN ships with 12 pre-configured MCP servers ready for one-click installation:
| Server | Purpose | Install Method |
|---|---|---|
| Filesystem | Read/write local files | npx |
| GitHub | Repository operations, PRs, issues | npx |
| PostgreSQL | Database queries and schema inspection | npx |
| SQLite | Local database access | npx |
| Brave Search | Web search integration | npx |
| Memory | Persistent memory for agents | npx |
| Puppeteer | Browser automation | npx |
| Slack | Messaging and channel access | npx |
| Fetch | HTTP requests | npx |
| Sequential Thinking | Step-by-step reasoning | npx |
| Google Maps | Location and mapping | npx |
| Everything | Local file search (macOS/Linux) | npx |
Installing a Server
- Open MCP Servers from the sidebar
- Browse the registry or search by name/category
- Click Install — AIDEN handles the download (npx, pip, or docker)
- The server appears in the Installed tab
Managing Servers
From the Installed tab, you can:
- Start / Stop / Restart — Control server lifecycle with PID tracking
- Health status — Green/yellow/red dots show server state
- Real-time logs — View server output with auto-rotation
- Per-project config — Different settings for different projects
Configuration
The Config tab provides a visual editor for each server’s settings. No need to manually edit JSON files.
Export / Import
Share your MCP setup across machines or with teammates:
- Export — Generate Claude Desktop or Cursor compatible JSON config
- Import — Load a config file to set up servers in one click