mcporter

Manage MCP server discovery, configuration, authentication, and tool invocation from the terminal.

2|Updated Mar 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/CUexter/hermes-agent --skill mcporter-cuexter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcporter
Source: https://github.com/CUexter/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/mcp/mcporter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/CUexter/hermes-agent --skill mcporter-cuexter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing MCP servers and tools from the command line can be tedious and error-prone; mcporter provides a unified CLI to list, configure, auth, and call MCP servers and tools directly.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List configured MCP servers and inspect available tools
  • Authenticate to servers and manage configuration
  • Call tools directly from the CLI, including ad-hoc servers and CLI/type generation workflows

Quick Start

List configured MCP servers with mcporter list and call a tool with mcporter call <server.tool> key=value

Frequently Asked Questions about mcporter

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

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How do I manage and call MCP servers from the command line?

You can manage and call MCP servers from the command line using a unified CLI to list configured servers, authenticate, edit configurations, and directly invoke tools across both HTTP and stdio servers.

Can I invoke tools on ad-hoc MCP servers without changing my configuration?

Yes, you can invoke tools on ad-hoc MCP servers directly from the terminal. The CLI supports calling tools across both configured servers and ad-hoc instances without requiring permanent configuration changes.

How do I list available tools across my configured MCP servers?

To list available tools across configured MCP servers, you can run a simple list command from your terminal. This inspects your servers and displays the tools available for direct invocation.

Does this CLI tool support both HTTP and stdio MCP servers?

Yes, this CLI tool supports both HTTP and stdio MCP servers. It handles seamless discovery, authentication, and tool invocation for both transport types within your terminal environment.

What is the best way to automate MCP server tool calls in a development workflow?

The best way to automate MCP server tool calls is using a CLI tool designed for terminal automation via npx. It enables developers to script server discovery, authentication, and tool execution workflows.

Can I generate CLI and type definitions for my MCP server tools?

Yes, you can generate CLI and type definitions for your MCP server tools. The CLI supports optional generation workflows to streamline tool invocation and integration within your development ecosystem.