mcp-server-restart is a tool that helps restart Claude Desktop after installing new Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools, simplifying management for Mac users.
To use it, ask Claude Desktop to restart with a command like "restart Claude". The server handles the restart process when MCP tools are added or changed.
Key features include a status resource to check Claude Desktop's current state and a tool called restart_claude for safe, monitored application restarts.
Use cases are restarting after new MCP tool installation, programmatically checking Claude Desktop's status, and automating restarts for better workflow.
To install, you must edit your Claude Desktop configuration file on MacOS. It is compatible with the Mac version of Claude Desktop and integrates with other MCP tools.