HTTPX MCP Server

Name: HTTPX MCP Server
Author: avishekjana-89

@avishekjana-89

Repository

About HTTPX MCP Server

The HTTPX MCP Server helps to perform REST API operations in your AI worklfows

#httpx #mcp #api-server

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-httpx": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "pip",
        "install",
        "."
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is HTTPX MCP Server?

The HTTPX MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that performs REST API operations using the Python httpx library. It provides tools for making HTTP GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE requests directly from AI assistants like Claude.

How to use HTTPX MCP Server?

Clone the repository from GitHub, then install via uv (uv pip install .) or build a Docker image (docker build -t mcp/httpx .). Configure the server in your claude_desktop_config.json using either the uv command or the Docker command as shown in the README.

Key features of HTTPX MCP Server

GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, DELETE HTTP methods
Optional token and headers for authenticated requests
Returns URL, status code, and response body
Installable via uv or Docker
Integrates with Claude Desktop via MCP

Use cases of HTTPX MCP Server

Query public REST APIs from Claude
Create or update resources via POST/PUT/PATCH
Delete resources via DELETE requests
Test and interact with web endpoints during development
Integrate external API data into AI conversations

FAQ from HTTPX MCP Server

What HTTP methods does the HTTPX MCP Server support?

It supports GET, POST, PUT, PATCH, and DELETE requests.

How do I install the HTTPX MCP Server?

Clone the repository and install using uv (uv pip install .) or build a Docker image (docker build -t mcp/httpx .).

How do I configure the HTTPX MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Add the appropriate configuration block to claude_desktop_config.json using either the uv command or the Docker command as detailed in the README.