MCP Dockmaster

MCP Dockmaster is a cross - platform desktop application, CLI, and library for conveniently installing and managing MCP servers, supporting Mac, Windows, and Linux systems. The project uses a monorepo structure managed by NX and contains two core modules: the main application and the proxy server.

Developer tools Virtualization #MCP management #Cross - platform #Desktop application #Proxy service .Rust

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update time : 2025-04-28

What is MCP Dockmaster?

MCP Dockmaster is a toolset that helps users easily install and manage MCP servers. It offers three usage modes: graphical interface (desktop application), command - line tool, and development library, and supports three major operating systems: Windows, Mac, and Linux.

How to use MCP Dockmaster?

Through simple graphical interface operations or command - line instructions, you can quickly start the MCP server, manage server configurations, and monitor the running status.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for developers, testers, and technology enthusiasts who need to run MCP servers locally, especially users who need to manage multiple MCP server instances simultaneously.

Main features

Cross - platform supportProvides native support for three major operating systems: Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Multiple usage modesOffers three usage modes: graphical interface (desktop application), command - line tool, and development library.

Efficient managementBased on the NX monorepo architecture, it can efficiently manage multiple related projects.

Visualized dependenciesProvides a tool for visualizing project dependencies, making it easy to understand the project structure.

Advantages and limitations

Advantages

One - stop solution: Integrates all necessary functions for MCP server management.

Developer - friendly: Provides development tools such as hot reloading and fast building.

Efficient building: Supports incremental building and parallel task execution.

Flexible deployment: Supports multiple deployment methods.

Limitations

Requires Node.js environment support.

Requires learning the NX toolchain for first - time use.

The desktop application depends on the Tauri framework.

How to use

Installation preparation

Ensure that Node.js (v18+) and npm (v8+) are installed on the system.

Get the project

Clone the project repository to the local machine.

Install dependencies

Use npm to install the project's required dependencies.

Run the application

Start the development server.

Usage cases

Development environment setupQuickly set up a local MCP server development environment.

Production environment buildingBuild an MCP server that can be used in the production environment.

Batch testingRun test cases for all projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which operating systems does MCP Dockmaster support?

Do I need to install an additional runtime environment?

How can I view the project dependencies?

How can I build only the modified projects?

Related resources

NX official documentation

The official documentation of the NX toolchain.

Demo video

A functional demo video of MCP Dockmaster.

GitHub repository

The project source code repository.

🚀 MCP Dockmaster

MCP Dockmaster allows you to easily install and manage MCP servers. It's a desktop application, command-line tool, and library available for Mac, Windows, and Linux.

🎥 Demo

Watch the demo video

📦 MCP Dockmaster Monorepo

This is a monorepo for the MCP Dockmaster project, managed by NX. A monorepo is a single code repository that contains multiple projects, which can be related or independent. NX is a set of extensible development tools for managing and scaling projects within a monorepo.

🏗️ Structure

apps/mcp-dockmaster: The main Tauri application. Tauri is a framework for building small, fast binaries for all major desktop platforms.
apps/mcp-proxy-server: The MCP proxy server, responsible for handling network requests and acting as middleware between clients and servers.

🚀 Quick Start

📋 Prerequisites

Node.js (version 18 or higher): A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine.
npm (version 8 or higher): A JavaScript package manager that comes with Node.js.

📦 Installation

Clone the repository using Git, a distributed version control system.
Install dependencies using npm ci, which installs from the lock file to ensure environment consistency.

💻 Development

▶️ Running the Application

To run the Dockmaster application:

npx nx dev mcp-dockmaster

This command starts the development server for the Dockmaster application.

For Tauri development:

npx nx tauri:dev mcp-dockmaster

This command is used for developing Tauri applications, providing a live-reload environment.

To build the MCP runner:

npx nx build mcp-proxy-server

This command compiles the MCP proxy server, preparing it for production deployment.

🏃‍♂️ Running Commands on All Projects

# Build all projects
npx nx run-many -t build

This command builds all projects in the monorepo.

# Run tests on all projects
npx nx run-many -t test

This command runs tests on all projects to ensure code quality and functionality.

# Check code style on all projects
npx nx run-many -t lint

This command checks the code for potential errors and enforces coding standards.

🛠️ Using NX

🚀 Running Tasks

# Run a task for a specific project
npx nx <task> <project>

This command allows you to run specific tasks, such as building or testing, for a particular project.

🌐 Visualizing the Project Graph

npx nx graph

This command generates a visual representation of project dependencies, helping you understand the relationships between different parts of the monorepo.