Windows-MCP-Server-Installation-Verification-Guide
Windows MCP server setup differs from Mac by requiring absolute file paths and explicit node.exe references instead of npx commands. The installation requires verifying npm and installing packages globally to the AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules directory. Running servers needs complete paths for both node.exe and the server's index.js file.
Windows MCP Server Installation Verification Guide
This project provides a comprehensive guide for setting up and verifying a Microsoft MCP server on Windows, focusing on distinct requirements compared to Mac setups.
how to use the guide?
Follow the step-by-step instructions outlined in the guide, starting with prerequisites checks through to execution tests.
key features of the guide?
- Detailed prerequisites verification
- Step-by-step installation and package checks
- Execution tests with complete paths
- Troubleshooting section for common installation issues
use cases of the guide?
- Verifying MCP server installations on Windows
- Understanding differences in node package management between Windows and MacOS
- Troubleshooting common installation problems quickly
FAQ from the guide?
- What are the main installation differences between Windows and MacOS?
Windows requires absolute file paths and the explicit use of node.exe, unlike Mac which can use npx commands.
- How do I check if npm is installed?
Open Command Prompt as administrator and run
npm --versionto verify.
- What should I do if I encounter a
MODULE_NOT_FOUNDerror?
Verify your installation and ensure all paths match exactly. Run
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinkingif needed.
Windows MCP Server Installation Verification Guide
This project provides a comprehensive guide for setting up and verifying a Microsoft MCP server on Windows, focusing on distinct requirements compared to Mac setups.
how to use the guide?
Follow the step-by-step instructions outlined in the guide, starting with prerequisites checks through to execution tests.
key features of the guide?
- Detailed prerequisites verification
- Step-by-step installation and package checks
- Execution tests with complete paths
- Troubleshooting section for common installation issues
use cases of the guide?
- Verifying MCP server installations on Windows
- Understanding differences in node package management between Windows and MacOS
- Troubleshooting common installation problems quickly
FAQ from the guide?
- What are the main installation differences between Windows and MacOS?
Windows requires absolute file paths and the explicit use of node.exe, unlike Mac which can use npx commands.
- How do I check if npm is installed?
Open Command Prompt as administrator and run
npm --versionto verify.
- What should I do if I encounter a
MODULE_NOT_FOUNDerror?
Verify your installation and ensure all paths match exactly. Run
npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-sequential-thinkingif needed.
