holoviz-mcp-cli

Query MCP documentation and inspect components via holoviz-mcp CLI commands.

34|14|Updated Jul 4, 2025

Search Tags:#documentation #cli #mcp #panel #holoviz #component-inspection

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npx skills add https://github.com/MarcSkovMadsen/holoviz-mcp --skill holoviz-mcp-cli

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Skill: holoviz-mcp-cli
Source: https://github.com/MarcSkovMadsen/holoviz-mcp/tree/main/skills/holoviz-mcp-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MarcSkovMadsen/holoviz-mcp --skill holoviz-mcp-cli

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Direct command-line access to HoloViz MCP documentation, component introspection, and visualization tooling, enabling fast lookups and integration from the terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

Documentation access: Quickly search and retrieve MCP references for Panel, hvPlot, and MCP tutorials without a web browser.
Component introspection: Inspect components, their parameters and usage to scaffold dashboards and experiments.
Visualization tooling: Use CLI commands to explore data, preview results, and export visuals from data sources.

Quick Start

Install the CLI with uv tool install holoviz-mcp and then run holoviz-mcp skill get holoviz-mcp-cli to view the command reference.

Frequently Asked Questions about holoviz-mcp-cli

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I access HoloViz Panel documentation from the command line?▼

You can access HoloViz Panel documentation from the command line by installing the holoviz-mcp CLI with uv tool install holoviz-mcp, then using the search and doc get commands to retrieve references directly in your terminal.

Can I inspect Panel component parameters without opening a web browser?▼

Yes, you can inspect Panel component parameters and usage directly in the terminal using the component introspection commands provided by the holoviz-mcp CLI tool, eliminating the need for a web browser during development.

What is the best way to search hvPlot references from the terminal?▼

The best way to search hvPlot references from the terminal is using the holoviz-mcp CLI search command, which provides deterministic outputs and supports multiple formats for both human reading and machine consumption.

Does the holoviz-mcp CLI support exporting visualization outputs for data pipelines?▼

Yes, the holoviz-mcp CLI supports visualization tooling that allows you to explore data, preview results, and export visuals from data sources, making it suitable for integration into automated data pipelines.

How do I view available MCP CLI commands and their usage instructions?▼

To view available MCP CLI commands and their usage instructions, run holoviz-mcp skill get holoviz-mcp-cli after installing the tool, which displays the complete command reference including search, doc get, ref get, and skill commands.

What output formats are available when retrieving MCP documentation via CLI?▼

The holoviz-mcp CLI supports multiple output formats when retrieving MCP documentation, enabling both human-readable consumption during development and machine-readable deterministic outputs for automation workflows.