mcp-cli

List MCP servers, inspect tool schemas, and execute tools with JSON arguments.

Updated Nov 21, 2025

Search Tags:#automation #api #integration #cli #mcp #command line

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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a command-line interface to interact with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enabling seamless integration with external tools, APIs, and data sources directly from your terminal.

Core Features & Use Cases

Discover Servers and Tools: List available MCP servers and the tools they expose.
Inspect Tool Schemas: View the JSON schema for any tool to understand its required parameters.
Execute Tools: Call MCP tools with arguments provided in JSON format.
Search Tools: Find specific tools across servers using glob patterns.
Use Case: You need to read a specific file from the filesystem managed by an MCP server. You can use mcp-cli filesystem/read_file '{"path": "./README.md"}' to achieve this.

Quick Start

Use the mcp-cli command to list all available servers and tool names.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-cli

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I interact with MCP servers from the command line?▼

You can interact with MCP servers from the command line by using a CLI tool that provides a unified interface to discover servers, inspect tool schemas, and execute tools with JSON arguments for task automation.

What is the Model Context Protocol and how does a CLI help with it?▼

The Model Context Protocol connects external tools, APIs, and data sources. A CLI interface helps by enabling direct terminal access to discover available MCP servers, inspect tool schemas, and execute commands deterministically.

How do I execute an external API tool using MCP via terminal?▼

To execute an external API tool via terminal, you call the specific MCP tool directly from the CLI and pass the required parameters as a JSON string argument to trigger the automated task.

Can I search for specific tools across multiple MCP servers?▼

Yes, you can search for specific tools across multiple MCP servers by using glob patterns in the CLI to filter and find the exact tool name needed for your integration task.

Do I need to install external dependencies to use an MCP CLI?▼

No external dependencies are required to use this MCP CLI, as it operates independently to list available servers, inspect JSON schemas, and execute tools directly from your terminal environment.

How do I inspect required parameters for an MCP tool before execution?▼

You inspect required parameters for an MCP tool by viewing its JSON schema through the CLI, which reveals the exact parameter names and data structures needed for successful execution.