mcp-client-ref

what is mcp-client-ref? The mcp-client-ref is a terminal-based client designed to test Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, utilizing the Textual TUI library for a user-friendly interface. how to use mcp-client-ref? To use the mcp-client-ref, install the necessary dependencies and run the client script with the path to the MCP servers configuration file as an argument. Use the command: uv run scripts/client.py <mcp_servers_config_path>. key features of mcp-client-ref? Terminal-based user interface for testing MCP servers. Ability to connect to multiple MCP servers defined in a JSON configuration file. Debugging capabilities through an inspector screen. use cases of mcp-client-ref? Testing and debugging MCP servers in a terminal environment. Connecting to different models by configuring the client code. Inspecting server responses and performance. FAQ from mcp-client-ref? What is the MCP servers config file? The MCP servers config file is a JSON file that lists the MCP servers the client connects to, following the format used by the Claude Desktop app. Can I use different models with this client? Yes! The client uses the Claude Haiku model by default, but you can configure it to use different models in the client code. Is there any specific environment setup required? Yes, you need to keep the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY in the .env file to connect to the LLM APIs.