mcp-cli
CLI for interacting with Model Context Provider servers. mcp-cli is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by chrishayuk. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 2 tools, including list_tables and read_query, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/CLI and AI/LLM.
What is this MCP
This is a command-line interface (CLI) tool for interacting with Model Context Provider (MCP) servers, enabling seamless communication with large language models (LLMs) through the CHUK-MCP protocol. It supports multiple operational modes and providers for flexible LLM interactions.
How to use this MCP
Install via pip, configure server connections inserver_config.json, then use commands like mcp-cli chat for conversational mode or mcp-cli cmd for scripting. The tool offers interactive commands for tool usage, conversation management, and server operations.
What this MCP can be used for
The MCP CLI facilitates LLM interactions through various modes (chat, interactive, command-line), enabling tasks like automated tool usage, conversation management, scriptable automation, and direct server operations. It's useful for developers building LLM-powered applications and workflows.
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 chrishayuk. 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.
What tools does mcp-cli provide?
mcp-cli provides 2 tools: list_tables and read_query.
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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