mcporter

Name: mcporter
Availability: InStock
Author: Alibaba

Discover and invoke MCP server tools via a command-line interface.

5.3k|652|Updated Feb 21, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #api #integration #cli #tooling #mcp

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npx skills add https://github.com/alibaba/hiclaw --skill mcporter-alibaba

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Skill: mcporter
Source: https://github.com/alibaba/hiclaw/tree/main/manager/agent/worker-skills/mcporter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/alibaba/hiclaw --skill mcporter-alibaba

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows you to discover and interact with external APIs exposed through MCP Servers, enabling your agent to leverage a wide range of pre-built functionalities without needing to implement them directly.

Core Features & Use Cases

Tool Discovery: List available MCP servers and their tools, including detailed parameter schemas.
API Invocation: Call external tools using simple key-value arguments or complex JSON payloads.
Workflow Automation: Automate the process of integrating new MCP tools by generating skill documentation.
Use Case: When your Manager notifies you about a new weather API integrated via MCP, you can use this skill to pull the updated configuration, inspect the weather forecasting tools, and then call a specific tool to get the current temperature for a given city.

Quick Start

Use the mcporter skill to list all configured MCP servers and their tools.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcporter

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I discover and call external APIs exposed through MCP servers?▼

You can discover and call external APIs exposed through MCP servers using a command-line interface that lists available tools and invokes them via simple key-value arguments or complex JSON payloads. It abstracts API calls and argument handling automatically.

What is the best way to automate integration of new MCP tools into my workflow?▼

Automating MCP tool integration is handled by generating skill documentation automatically after discovering and inspecting available tool parameter schemas. This streamlines workflow automation by abstracting the configuration of MCP server endpoints and authorization headers.

How do I configure MCP server endpoints and authentication for API invocations?▼

Configuring MCP server endpoints and authentication requires setting up transport and authorization headers, which the command-line tool handles automatically during API invocations. This abstraction facilitates seamless integration with various external services.

Can I use simple key-value arguments to invoke external tools via MCP servers?▼

Yes, you can invoke external tools via MCP servers using simple key-value arguments or complex JSON payloads. The command-line interface abstracts argument handling, allowing your agent to leverage pre-built functionalities without implementing them directly.

Does the mcporter skill support listing detailed parameter schemas for MCP tools?▼

Yes, the mcporter skill supports listing available MCP servers and their tools, including detailed parameter schemas. This enables your agent to inspect external functionalities before executing API calls through the command-line interface.

When do I need to use a command-line interface for MCP server API calls?▼

You need a command-line interface for MCP server API calls when your agent must leverage a wide range of pre-built external functionalities without needing to implement them directly, requiring automatic handling of transport and authorization headers.