# Smithery
Smithery is both a directory of [[Model Context Protocol (MCP)]] servers, and a tool to install MCP servers (through its npm package).
## CLI
The CLI of Smithery can be used through `npx`. Example:
```
npx -y @smithery/cli@latest install mcp-obsidian --client claude
```
Useful commands:
- installed: list installed servers
- install: install a new server
- uninstall: uninstall a server
- view: show server details
- inspect: interactive server inspection tool
## References
- Official Website: https://smithery.ai
- CLI: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@smithery/cli