mcp-cli
Control any MCP server from the command line
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FAQPage SchemaHow to install mcp-cli?▼
Run `npx skills add philschmid/mcp-cli --all -g -y` in your terminal to install this skill globally for your AI agent.
What does mcp-cli do?▼
It lets you discover, inspect, and call tools from any MCP server directly from the command line, using simple commands like info, grep, and call.
Does mcp-cli work with Claude Code and Gemini CLI?▼
Yes. It is designed for AI coding agents and works with Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and any tool that follows the SKILL.md standard.
How do I connect mcp-cli to my MCP servers?▼
Create an mcp_servers.json config file listing your servers, the same format used by Claude Desktop and VS Code. Both local stdio and remote HTTP servers are supported.
Can I use mcp-cli in shell scripts?▼
Yes. It outputs clean JSON and raw text, so you can pipe results into jq, chain multiple calls, and build automated workflows.
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