MC
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