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mcp-cli

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

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#CLI#JSON#tool execution#server discovery#mcp-cli
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides direct command-line access to MCP servers and their tools, enabling streamlined integration with external systems and automation scripts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • CLI Discovery: List available MCP servers and tools.
  • Tool Inspection: Retrieve tool JSON schemas to understand required inputs and outputs.
  • Execution & Orchestration: Run tools with JSON payloads and pipe results into automation workflows.

Quick Start

Run the MCP CLI to list servers, inspect a tool, and execute a tool with a JSON payload. Example: mcp-cli mcp-cli filesystem mcp-cli filesystem/read_file '{"path": "./README.md"}'

Frequently Asked Questions about mcp-cli

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I execute MCP tools from the command line?▼

You can execute MCP tools by passing a JSON payload to the CLI, which sends the input directly to the specified server and returns the tool's execution output.

Can I use the CLI to list available MCP servers and inspect tool schemas?▼

Yes, the CLI supports server discovery to list available MCP servers and tool inspection to retrieve the JSON schemas required for understanding tool inputs and outputs.

What is the best way to integrate MCP tool execution into automation workflows?▼

Integrating MCP tool execution into automation workflows is achieved by running tools with JSON payloads and piping the optional JSON output directly into your automation scripts.

How do I run a specific MCP tool with a JSON payload?▼

To run a specific MCP tool, invoke the CLI with the server name, tool name, and a JSON payload argument, such as passing the file path object to a filesystem read operation.

Does CLI control for MCP servers require any external dependencies?▼

No external dependencies are required to use this CLI control for MCP servers, allowing you to directly discover, inspect, and execute tools within your local development environment.

Why should I use command line access for MCP server discovery?▼

Command line access for MCP server discovery provides a streamlined method to inspect available tools and execute them with JSON payloads, bypassing the need for complex GUI integrations.

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