diff --git a/.changeset/wicked-pears-tickle.md b/.changeset/wicked-pears-tickle.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000000..a2df4034b6
--- /dev/null
+++ b/.changeset/wicked-pears-tickle.md
@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+---
+"claude-dev": patch
+---
+
+Adjustment to MCP server installation prompt
diff --git a/src/core/webview/ClineProvider.ts b/src/core/webview/ClineProvider.ts
index 87a2f83fbf..3eac593af2 100644
--- a/src/core/webview/ClineProvider.ts
+++ b/src/core/webview/ClineProvider.ts
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@ import { ChatSettings, DEFAULT_CHAT_SETTINGS } from "../../shared/ChatSettings"
 import { DIFF_VIEW_URI_SCHEME } from "../../integrations/editor/DiffViewProvider"
 import { searchCommits } from "../../utils/git"
 import { ChatContent } from "../../shared/ChatContent"
+import { getShell } from "../../utils/shell"
 
 /*
 https://github.com/microsoft/vscode-webview-ui-toolkit-samples/blob/main/default/weather-webview/src/providers/WeatherViewProvider.ts
@@ -1245,10 +1246,15 @@ export class ClineProvider implements vscode.WebviewViewProvider {
 				mcpDownloadDetails: mcpDetails,
 			})
 
-			// Create task with context from README
-			const task = `Set up the MCP server from ${mcpDetails.githubUrl}. 
-Use "${mcpDetails.mcpId}" as the server name in cline_mcp_settings.json.
-Once installed, demonstrate the server's capabilities by using one of its tools.
+			// Create task with context from README and added guidelines for MCP server installation
+			const task = `Set up the MCP server from ${mcpDetails.githubUrl} while adhering to these MCP server installation rules:
+- Use "${mcpDetails.mcpId}" as the server name in cline_mcp_settings.json.
+- Use commands aligned with the user's shell and operating system best practices. The user's shell is: ${getShell()}.
+- Create the directory for the new MCP server before starting installation.
+- Follow the MCP servers README exactly—only deviate if it clearly conflicts with the user's OS, in which case proceed thoughtfully.
+- Ensure any steps requiring the use of pip, npm, or any other package manager, are followed as required.
+- After running each command, read its output carefully and adjust subsequent steps as needed based on that information.
+- Once installed, demonstrate the server's capabilities by using one of its tools.
 Here is the project's README to help you get started:\n\n${mcpDetails.readmeContent}\n${mcpDetails.llmsInstallationContent}`
 
 			// Initialize task and show chat view