HTTPX_MCP

What is HTTPX_MCP?

HTTPX_MCP is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) tool for HTTP interface testing, built on the httpx library and designed for AI-driven interactions. It enables sending arbitrary HTTP requests and parsing raw request text (e.g., from Burp Suite) directly within MCP-compatible environments.

How to use HTTPX_MCP?

Install via pip (pip install httpx-mcp) or from source with pip install -e .. Add the server to your MCP configuration file as either "python -m httpx_mcp.server" (with optional cwd) or simply "httpx-mcp". Use the provided tools (http_request and http_raw) by passing parameters such as URL, method, headers, body, etc.

Key features of HTTPX_MCP

• Full HTTP method support: GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, OPTIONS
• Multiple request formats: JSON, form data, raw text
• Custom headers and SSL verification control
• Raw request parsing – paste Burp Suite captured requests directly
• Response details: status code, headers, body, and timing statistics
• Easy MCP server configuration with two alternative commands

Use cases of HTTPX_MCP

• API Testing: Quickly test REST API endpoints with various HTTP methods
• Security Testing: Send custom payloads for security assessments
• Interface Debugging: View detailed request/response information with timing
• Request Replay: Directly replay Burp Suite captured HTTP requests

FAQ from HTTPX_MCP

What HTTP methods are supported?

HTTPX_MCP supports GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH, HEAD, and OPTIONS via the method parameter of the http_request tool.

How can I reuse Burp Suite captured requests?

Use the http_raw tool and paste the raw HTTP request text (including headers and body) into the raw_request parameter, optionally providing a base_url.

Is SSL verification configurable?

Yes. Both tools have a verify_ssl boolean parameter (default true) to enable or disable SSL certificate verification.

How do I install HTTPX_MCP?

You can install it via pip: pip install httpx-mcp, or by cloning the repository and running pip install -e . from the httpx-mcp directory.

What license is HTTPX_MCP released under?

The project is licensed under the MIT license.