DXT

One‑click installation of MCP servers DXT (Desktop Extensions) packages entire MCP servers—including all dependencies—into a single .dxt file. Users simply download the file, double‑click it in Claude Desktop, and click “Install” to deploy. Designed for non‑technical users Installation requires no terminal commands, no touching configuration files Powerful AI tool integrations DXT extensions enable Claude to interact with your local machine: access file systems, databases, other local apps, development tools, and more—all while keeping your data private on your device Fast installation process Deployments take only a few seconds, facilitated by Claude Desktop handling all runtime setup Complete DXT ecosystem support The DXT packaging format/specification Developer CLI tools A curated extension directory Automatic updates and secure configuration Cross‑platform compatibility for Windows, macOS, and Linux Developer‑friendly tooling Developers can build custom DXT extensions using the open‑source toolchain, with support for Node.js, Python, and binary servers—all backed by documentation and examples on GitHub