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mcporter

Manage MCP servers and tools from the command line.

Updated Mar 26, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#tooling#mcp#servers#api-calls#config-management#mcporter
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cloudliness/Hermes-Autonomous-AI-Agent-Dialed-In-For-Windows-11 --skill mcporter-cloudliness
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcporter
Source: https://github.com/cloudliness/Hermes-Autonomous-AI-Agent-Dialed-In-For-Windows-11/tree/main/skills/mcp/mcporter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cloudliness/Hermes-Autonomous-AI-Agent-Dialed-In-For-Windows-11 --skill mcporter-cloudliness

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manage MCP servers and tools from the command line to streamline discovery, authentication, configuration, and execution workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List MCP servers configured on the machine
  • Inspect tools with schema details and call tools
  • Authenticate and configure servers, and generate CLI/type wrappers
  • Run ad-hoc MCP servers via HTTP or stdio
  • Supports ad-hoc connections and server discovery through registries

Quick Start

Run mcporter list to discover MCP servers, then call a tool with mcporter call <server.tool> key=value to execute it.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcporter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage MCP servers from the command line?▼

You can manage MCP servers from the command line by using a CLI tool to list configured servers, inspect tool schemas, authenticate, and execute tools directly. This streamlines discovery and configuration workflows without leaving the terminal.

How do I call an MCP server tool with arguments from a CLI?▼

To call an MCP server tool from a CLI, execute the command specifying the server and tool name, then pass key-value arguments. This allows you to run ad-hoc server tools on-demand and execute workflows quickly locally.

Can I run ad-hoc MCP servers via HTTP or stdio?▼

Yes, you can run ad-hoc MCP servers via HTTP or stdio. This enables on-demand server execution and supports ad-hoc connections alongside server discovery through registries in local development environments.

How do I inspect MCP tool schemas before execution?▼

To inspect MCP tool schemas, use the CLI to list configured servers and view detailed schema information for their tools. This helps developers understand required parameters and structure before calling tools.

Best way to generate CLI wrappers for MCP tools?▼

The best way to generate CLI wrappers for MCP tools is using a CLI tool that authenticates, configures servers, and automatically generates type wrappers. This streamlines execution workflows for local development environments.

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