MCP Function App Tester

What is MCP Function App Tester?

A TypeScript-based MCP server that enables testing of Azure Function App endpoints through Cline, allowing developers to test and interact with Function App endpoints directly from their development environment.

How to use MCP Function App Tester?

Install the package via npm install dkmaker-mcp-function-app-tester, then use it through Cline. The server provides tools to test endpoints at the base URL http://localhost:7071/api. Requests specify the HTTP method, endpoint, optional body, and custom headers.

Key features of MCP Function App Tester

• Test Function App endpoints with GET, POST, PUT, DELETE methods
• Detailed response information for each request
• Custom header support for any request
• Request body handling for POST and PUT methods
• Authentication via Basic, Bearer Token, or API Key (configured with environment variables)

Use cases of MCP Function App Tester

• Test Azure Function App endpoints locally during development
• Verify API responses and error handling through Cline
• Test endpoints that require different authentication methods
• Quickly iterate on Function App logic without leaving the editor

FAQ from MCP Function App Tester

What authentication methods are supported?

Basic Authentication (username/password), Bearer Token authentication, and API Key authentication (using a custom header). Authentication is configured via environment variables.

How do I set up authentication for MCP Function App Tester?

Set the corresponding environment variables: AUTH_BASIC_USERNAME/AUTH_BASIC_PASSWORD for Basic, AUTH_BEARER for Bearer Token, or AUTH_APIKEY_HEADER_NAME/AUTH_APIKEY_VALUE for API Key. Precedence is Basic → Bearer → API Key.

What HTTP methods does the server support?

GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE requests are supported.

What base URL does the server use?

The default base URL is http://localhost:7071/api, the typical local endpoint for Azure Function Apps.

Does MCP Function App Tester require a running Azure Functions host?

Yes, the server tests endpoints at the configured base URL, so a local or remote Function App host must be running and accessible.