Adopting the MCP Bundle format (.mcpb) for portable local servers
The MCP Bundle format (MCPB) is now part of the Model Context Protocol project. This distribution format simplifies how developers package and share local MCP servers, enabling users to install them across any compatible client, including the Claude desktop app, Claude Code, and MCP for Windows. What are MCP Bundles? MCP Bundles are ZIP archives containing a local MCP server and a manifest.json that describes the server and its capabilities. The format is similar to Chrome extensions (.crx) or VS Code extensions (.vsix), enabling end users to install local MCP servers with a single click. ...