mcporter

Manage MCP servers and tools over HTTP or stdio protocols.

4|Updated Apr 27, 2026

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Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/Agent-Pattern-Labs/sparse-kernel --skill mcporter-agent-pattern-labs

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcporter
Source: https://github.com/Agent-Pattern-Labs/sparse-kernel/tree/main/skills/mcporter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Agent-Pattern-Labs/sparse-kernel --skill mcporter-agent-pattern-labs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mcporter, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill simplifies the process of managing MCP servers and tools by providing a unified interface for listing, configuring, authenticating, calling, and inspecting them over HTTP or stdio.

Core Features & Use Cases

Server Management: List and inspect MCP servers.
Authentication and Configuration: Authenticate to servers and manage configurations.
Tool Calls: Call tools hosted on MCP servers using various methods (HTTP, stdio, etc.).
Use Case: Imagine you need to list all available tools on an MCP server and retrieve a specific tool's schema. Use this Skill to easily retrieve and manage this information.

Quick Start

Use the mcporter skill to list all available tools on the server 'example.com'.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcporter

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I manage and list tools on an MCP server?▼

To manage MCP servers and list tools, you need a unified interface that retrieves server configurations and tool schemas over HTTP or stdio protocols. This Skill provides exactly that, allowing you to easily inspect available tools.

How do I call tools on an MCP server using HTTP or stdio?▼

Calling MCP server tools over HTTP or stdio requires a client that supports various communication methods for tool execution. This Skill handles these protocol interactions, enabling you to invoke tools directly through a unified interface.

What is the best way to retrieve a tool schema from an MCP server?▼

Retrieving an MCP tool schema involves querying the server to inspect available tool configurations and definitions. This Skill simplifies schema retrieval by providing a unified interface to interact with servers and list specific tool details.

Do I need mcporter installed to manage MCP server configurations?▼

Yes, you must have mcporter installed and properly configured in your environment to manage MCP servers. This Skill acts as an interface relying on the mcporter dependency to execute server listing, authentication, and tool calls.

Can I authenticate to MCP servers and manage configurations centrally?▼

Authenticating to MCP servers and managing their configurations centrally is supported through a unified interface. This Skill allows you to handle server authentication and configuration management alongside tool calls and schema retrieval.