Smithery Setup

Deploy Plugged.in MCP using Smithery cloud platform for maximum compatibility and ease of use.

About Smithery

Smithery is a cloud platform that makes it easy to run MCP servers in Docker containers. This approach provides maximum compatibility across different operating systems and environments.

No local installation required
Consistent performance across all platforms
Automatic scaling and reliability
Easy configuration management

Prerequisites

Smithery CLI installed (Windows recommended)
Active internet connection
Plugged.in account with API key

Install Smithery CLI

First, you need to install the Smithery CLI. Visit the official documentation for installation instructions:

Smithery CLI Documentation

Your API Key

You'll need your Plugged.in API key for configuration. Sign in to get your API key

<YOUR_PLUGGEDIN_API_KEY>

Method 1: Direct Terminal Command

Run the Plugged.in MCP server directly from your terminal using Smithery:

$ smithery run @VeriTeknik/pluggedin-mcp --config '{"pluggedinApiKey":"<YOUR_PLUGGEDIN_API_KEY>"}'

Note: This command will download and run the Plugged.in MCP server in a Docker container managed by Smithery with your API key configuration.

Method 2: Claude Desktop Configuration

For integration with Claude Desktop, add the following configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "PluggedinMCP": {
      "command": "smithery",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "@VeriTeknik/pluggedin-mcp",
        "--config",
        "{\"pluggedinApiKey\":\"<YOUR_PLUGGEDIN_API_KEY>\"}"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Configuration file locations:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Smithery Server Listing

You can also visit the Plugged.in MCP server listing directly on Smithery for more information and alternative installation methods:

View on Smithery

The server page includes additional documentation, version history, and community feedback.

Why Choose Smithery?

🐳 Docker Containers

Runs in isolated Docker containers for maximum compatibility and security.

☁️ Cloud Hosted

No local installation required - everything runs in the cloud.

🔧 Easy Configuration

Simple JSON configuration with built-in environment management.

🚀 Auto Scaling

Automatic scaling and high availability for production workloads.

Troubleshooting

Smithery CLI not found

Make sure you've installed the Smithery CLI following the official installation guide. Restart your terminal after installation.

Configuration not loading

Verify that your JSON configuration is valid and that your API key is correctly formatted. Check for any trailing commas or syntax errors.

Server connection issues

Ensure you have a stable internet connection and that your API key is valid. Check the Smithery logs for detailed error information.