# Installation
There are several ways to install WeCom Bot MCP Server depending on your use case.
## Automated Installation (Recommended)
### Using Smithery
For Claude Desktop users, Smithery provides the easiest installation:
```bash
npx -y @smithery/cli install wecom-bot-mcp-server --client claude
```
### Using Cline Extension
1. Install [Cline Extension](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=saoudrizwan.claude-dev) from VSCode marketplace
2. Open Command Palette (`Ctrl+Shift+P` / `Cmd+Shift+P`)
3. Search for "Cline: Install Package"
4. Type "wecom-bot-mcp-server" and press Enter
## Manual Installation
### Using pip
```bash
pip install wecom-bot-mcp-server
```
### Using uv (Recommended for Python users)
```bash
# Install uv if you haven't
pip install uv
# Run directly without installation
uvx wecom-bot-mcp-server
```
### Using pipx
```bash
pipx install wecom-bot-mcp-server
```
## Docker Installation
```bash
docker pull loonghao/wecom-bot-mcp-server
docker run -e WECOM_WEBHOOK_URL="your-webhook-url" loonghao/wecom-bot-mcp-server
```
## Verify Installation
After installation, verify it works:
```bash
# Check version
wecom-bot-mcp-server --version
# Or using uvx
uvx wecom-bot-mcp-server --version
```
## Next Steps
- [Quick Start](./quick-start) - Configure and send your first message
- [MCP Client Configuration](../config/mcp-clients) - Set up your AI assistant