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mcp-cli

A CLI inspector for the Model Context Protocol

About

what is mcp-cli? mcp-cli is a command-line interface (CLI) inspector designed for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), providing users with tools to interact with and manage MCP servers. how to use mcp-cli? To use mcp-cli, you can run it with or without a configuration file. To run without a config file, use: npx @wong2/mcp-cli (this will use the default config). To specify a config file, use: npx @wong2/mcp-cli -c config.json. You can also run MCP servers from NPM or locally developed servers with the provided commands in the documentation. key features of mcp-cli? Ability to run MCP servers from multiple sources. Lists available Tools, Resources, and Prompts. Facilitates calling Tools, reading Resources, and accessing Prompts. use cases of mcp-cli? Inspecting and managing various MCP servers in a development environment. Testing and launching tools and resources integrated with the Model Context Protocol. Assisting developers in working with the Claude Desktop system and its configurations. FAQ from mcp-cli? Does mcp-cli work with any MCP server? Yes, as long as the server adheres to the Model Context Protocol. Is there a default configuration for mcp-cli? Yes, it can run with a default config file used by Claude Desktop if none is specified. Can I develop my own servers with mcp-cli? Yes, you can run locally developed servers by providing the path to the server script.
Created by: wong2
Added: 3/29/2025
Updated: 3/29/2025