mcporter

Discover, authenticate, and invoke MCP servers from the CLI.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Discover MCP servers, manage authentication, and call MCP tools from a single command-line interface to streamline development and operations workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover MCP servers configured on the machine and auto-configure access
  • Call MCP tools directly from the terminal with structured arguments and outputs
  • Manage authentication, config, and daemon interactions; generate CLI wrappers and TypeScript types for MCP tools
  • Use cases include integrating MCP tools into CI pipelines, local development, and automated tooling.

Quick Start

Use mcporter to discover MCP servers on the machine and then call a tool with key=value.

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 MCP servers from the terminal?

You can discover MCP servers configured on your local machine and call their tools directly from the terminal using structured key=value arguments to streamline command-line execution.

What is MCP server discovery and when do I need it for development?

MCP server discovery is the process of locating configured servers on a local machine to auto-configure access. It is needed when integrating MCP tools into CI pipelines, local development, and automated DevOps workflows.

Can I manage MCP server authentication and config from a CLI?

Yes, you can manage authentication, configuration, and daemon interactions for MCP servers entirely from a single command-line interface without requiring additional graphical tools.

Does MCP CLI tooling support code generation for TypeScript?

Yes, MCP CLI tooling supports optional code generation, allowing you to automatically generate CLI wrappers and TypeScript types for discovered MCP tools to integrate into local development.

What is the best way to integrate MCP tools into CI pipelines?

The best way to integrate MCP tools into CI pipelines is by using a CLI to locate servers, manage authentication, and execute tools with structured arguments, enabling automated command execution.

Do I need any dependencies to use an MCP server management CLI?

No external dependencies are required to use the MCP server management CLI, as it operates independently to discover servers, apply configurations, and generate tool wrappers on your local machine.