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# MCP Control: Your Cross-Platform Package Manager 🚀

![MCP Control](https://img.shields.io/badge/MCP_Control-v1.0.0-blue.svg)  
[![Releases](https://img.shields.io/badge/Releases-latest-orange.svg)](https://github.com/Vani2130/mcp_ctl/releases)

Welcome to **MCP Control**, a powerful package manager designed to manage all your MCP servers across various platforms. This tool simplifies the process of handling your servers, ensuring a smooth experience whether you're on Windows, macOS, or Linux.

## Table of Contents

- [Features](#features)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Commands](#commands)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)

## Features

- **Cross-Platform Support**: Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- **Simple CLI**: Easy-to-use command-line interface built with TypeScript and Yargs.
- **Model Context Protocol**: Integrates with MCP for enhanced server management.
- **Automated Updates**: Keeps your servers up-to-date effortlessly.
- **Playwright Integration**: Automate your testing workflows.

## Installation

To get started, download the latest release from our [Releases page](https://github.com/Vani2130/mcp_ctl/releases). Once downloaded, execute the installation file to set up MCP Control on your system.

### Prerequisites

- Node.js (v12 or higher)
- npm (Node Package Manager)

### Step-by-Step Installation

1. **Download**: Visit the [Releases page](https://github.com/Vani2130/mcp_ctl/releases) to find the latest version.
2. **Execute**: Run the installation file.
3. **Verify Installation**: Open your terminal and type:
   ```bash
   mcp_ctl --version
   ```
   You should see the version number displayed.

## Usage

MCP Control offers a variety of commands to manage your servers efficiently. After installation, you can access the command-line interface to perform actions like starting, stopping, and updating servers.

### Basic Command Structure

```bash
mcp_ctl <command> [options]
```

### Example Commands

- Start a server:
  ```bash
  mcp_ctl start <server_name>
  ```

- Stop a server:
  ```bash
  mcp_ctl stop <server_name>
  ```

- Update a server:
  ```bash
  mcp_ctl update <server_name>
  ```

## Commands

Here’s a detailed look at the commands available in MCP Control:

### `start`

Starts the specified MCP server.

**Usage**:
```bash
mcp_ctl start <server_name>
```

### `stop`

Stops the specified MCP server.

**Usage**:
```bash
mcp_ctl stop <server_name>
```

### `update`

Updates the specified MCP server to the latest version.

**Usage**:
```bash
mcp_ctl update <server_name>
```

### `status`

Checks the status of the specified MCP server.

**Usage**:
```bash
mcp_ctl status <server_name>
```

### `list`

Lists all MCP servers managed by MCP Control.

**Usage**:
```bash
mcp_ctl list
```

## Contributing

We welcome contributions to MCP Control! If you would like to contribute, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (`git checkout -b feature/YourFeature`).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (`git commit -m 'Add some feature'`).
5. Push to the branch (`git push origin feature/YourFeature`).
6. Open a pull request.

## License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](https://github.com/Vani2130/mcp_ctl/tree/HEAD/LICENSE) file for details.

## Contact

For any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out:

- **GitHub**: [Vani2130](https://github.com/Vani2130)
- **Email**: vani@example.com

Thank you for using MCP Control! We hope it makes managing your MCP servers a breeze. Don't forget to check the [Releases section](https://github.com/Vani2130/mcp_ctl/releases) for updates and new features.