mcp-cli
CLI inspector for Model Context Protocol. mcp-cli is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by wong2. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It is categorized under Tool/CLI.
What is this MCP
mcp-cli is a command-line interface tool designed to inspect and interact with servers implementing the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides utilities to run, test, and debug MCP servers.
How to use this MCP
The tool can be run directly via npx with various configurations: without a config file (using Claude Desktop defaults), with a custom config file, by running servers from NPM packages, or by connecting to existing servers via SSE transport.
What this MCP can be used for
mcp-cli enables developers to list available tools/resources/prompts, call tools, read resources, and test MCP server implementations during development. It serves as a debugging and inspection utility for the MCP ecosystem.
AIMCP authority
DR and traffic signal for the AIMCP public domain.
Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-cli MCP server?
mcp-cli is a Model Context Protocol server from wong2. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-cli to my AI client?
Add mcp-cli to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
Is mcp-cli free to use?
mcp-cli is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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