MCP CLI

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Basic information

About MCP CLI

cli tool for inspect mcp server

MCP CLI config

No standard config provided

This server doesn't expose a parseable MCP config block in its README. See the repository for install instructions.

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MCP CLI tools

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Overview

What is MCP-CLI?

MCP-CLI is a command-line tool for managing and interacting with MCP (Machine Conversation Protocol) servers. It enables users to view and call server Tools, view Prompts and Resources, and invoke tools through an interactive shell.

How to use MCP-CLI?

Install with go install github.com/yourusername/mcp-cli@latest, then create a configuration file at ~/.mcp-cli.json listing MCP servers. Launch the tool with commands like mcp-cli server list to list servers or mcp-cli server inspect -n <name> to enter an interactive shell for a specific server.

Key features of MCP-CLI

Manage multiple MCP servers
Interactive command-line interface
View and call server Tools
View server Prompts and Resources
Support for tool invocation

Use cases of MCP-CLI

Inspect available tools on a remote MCP server
Test tool calls interactively before integrating into workflows
List all configured MCP servers and their arguments
Discover prompts and resources exposed by a server

Frequently asked questions

How do I install MCP-CLI?

Install using Go: `go install github.com/yourusername/mcp-cli@latest`.

How do I configure MCP-CLI?

Create a JSON configuration file at `~/.mcp-cli.json` with a `mcpServers` object mapping server names to their command and args.

What interactive commands are available in the shell?

Inside the interactive shell, use `tools` to list tools, `prompts` for prompts, `resources` for resources, `call <tool-name> <json-params>` to invoke a tool, `help` for help, and `exit` to quit.

Can I list all configured servers?

Yes, run `mcp-cli server list` to display a table of server names, commands, and args.

How do I inspect a specific server?

Run `mcp-cli server inspect -n <server-name>` to enter an interactive shell for that server, showing its tools, prompts, and resources.

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