mcporter

Name: mcporter
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Author: dawsonblock

Manage MCP servers and tools via the mcporter CLI.

Updated Apr 26, 2026

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npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY --skill mcporter-dawsonblock

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Skill: mcporter
Source: https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY/tree/main/hermes-agent-2026.4.23/optional-skills/mcp/mcporter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/HERMY --skill mcporter-dawsonblock

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Enables developers to manage MCP servers and tools directly from the terminal, eliminating manual GUI interactions and scattered configuration tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Discover MCP servers: auto-discover existing MCP endpoints on the machine or via registries.
Manage MCP interactions: list, configure, authenticate, and call MCP tools from the CLI.
Ad-hoc and config-driven workflows: connect to ad-hoc servers and generate client configurations for automation.

Quick Start

Run mcporter to discover MCP servers on your machine, then 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 MCP servers from the command line?▼

You can manage MCP servers from the command line using mcporter, a CLI tool that handles server discovery, configuration, authentication, and tool invocation directly from your terminal without manual GUI interactions.

What is the best way to discover and call MCP tools ad-hoc?▼

The best way to discover and call MCP tools ad-hoc is using a CLI like mcporter, which auto-discovers existing MCP endpoints on your machine or via registries and allows you to invoke tools using simple call commands.

Do I need Node.js and npm to configure MCP servers via CLI?▼

Yes, you need Node.js and npm installed in your environment to use mcporter, as it is an npm-based CLI tool required to perform list, config, auth, and call operations against MCP servers.

Can I generate client configurations for MCP server automation?▼

Yes, you can generate client configurations for MCP server automation using config-driven workflows in mcporter, allowing you to connect to ad-hoc servers and output configurations for automated tool invocation.

How does CLI-based MCP server authentication work?▼

CLI-based MCP server authentication is handled through mcporter's auth operations, which allow developers to configure and manage credentials for local and remote MCP endpoints directly from the terminal.