# Quick Install Guide - No Git Required! 🚀
Install MCP Tool Kit with a single command - no Git installation needed!
## 🖥️ Windows
Open PowerShell as Administrator and run:
```powershell
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/getfounded/mcp-tool-kit/main/install.ps1 | iex
```
Or download and run manually:
1. Download: https://github.com/getfounded/mcp-tool-kit/releases/latest/download/install.ps1
2. Right-click → "Run with PowerShell"
## 🍎 macOS
Open Terminal and run:
```bash
bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/getfounded/mcp-tool-kit/main/install.sh)
```
## 🐧 Linux
Open Terminal and run:
```bash
bash <(wget -qO- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/getfounded/mcp-tool-kit/main/install.sh)
```
## 📦 Alternative: Pre-packaged Downloads
If the above commands don't work, download the pre-packaged version:
### Windows
- [Download MCP-Tool-Kit-Windows.zip](https://github.com/getfounded/mcp-tool-kit/releases/latest/download/MCP-Tool-Kit-Windows.zip)
- Extract and run `install.bat`
### macOS/Linux
- [Download MCP-Tool-Kit-Unix.tar.gz](https://github.com/getfounded/mcp-tool-kit/releases/latest/download/MCP-Tool-Kit-Unix.tar.gz)
- Extract and run `./install.sh`
## 🐳 Docker-Only Installation
If you only have Docker and want the minimal setup:
```bash
docker run -it --name mcp-toolkit ghcr.io/getfounded/mcp-tool-kit:latest
```
## ✨ What the Installer Does
1. **Downloads MCP Tool Kit** - No Git required!
2. **Checks for Docker** - Offers to help install if missing
3. **Creates shortcuts** - Desktop and Start Menu/Applications
4. **Sets up launcher** - Easy menu-driven interface
5. **Configures paths** - Adds to system PATH (optional)
## 🚦 Post-Installation
After installation:
1. **Start MCP Tool Kit**:
- Use the desktop shortcut, or
- Run the launcher script in the installation directory
2. **Configure Claude Desktop**:
- The installer will show you the exact path to add to your Claude config
3. **Choose your mode**:
- Option 1: Claude Desktop integration (stdio)
- Option 2: Web API access (SSE on port 8080)
## 🔧 System Requirements
- **Docker Desktop** (installer will help you get it)
- **Windows**: PowerShell 5.0+ (comes with Windows 10/11)
- **macOS**: macOS 10.14+
- **Linux**: bash, curl or wget
## 📚 Need Help?
- [Full Documentation](https://docs.mcp-tool-kit.com)
- [Troubleshooting Guide](https://docs.mcp-tool-kit.com/troubleshooting)
- [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/getfounded/mcp-tool-kit/issues)
## 🔄 Updating
The installer includes an update option. Just run the launcher and select "Update MCP Tool Kit".
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