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Discover MCP servers and invoke their tools from the command line.

Updated Apr 9, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#mcp#api-integration#server-discovery#mcporter
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/nadicodeai/argo-agent --skill mcporter-nadicodeai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcporter
Source: https://github.com/nadicodeai/argo-agent/tree/main/optional-skills/mcp/mcporter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/nadicodeai/argo-agent --skill mcporter-nadicodeai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Manages and interacts with MCP servers and tools directly from the terminal, simplifying discovery, authentication, and invocation in development workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover MCP servers on the network or configured registries and inspect their tools and schemas.
  • Authenticate, configure, and invoke MCP tools from the CLI, enabling automation and rapid integrations.
  • Generate client wrappers or CLI helpers for common MCP workflows to speed up integration.

Quick Start

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

Frequently Asked Questions about mcporter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I discover and interact with MCP servers from the command line?▼

You can discover and interact with MCP servers from the command line by running a CLI command to list available servers, inspect their tool schemas, and execute specific tools directly from your terminal for rapid API integration and automation.

How do I call an MCP tool with parameters using a CLI?▼

To call an MCP tool with parameters using a CLI, execute a command in the format `call <server.tool> key=value`. This passes your arguments directly to the target MCP server to invoke the specified tool and return results in your terminal.

Do I need Node.js to run CLI commands for MCP server discovery?▼

Yes, you need Node.js and npx installed in your environment to run CLI commands for MCP server discovery. A basic MCP environment is also required to support the execution of HTTP or stdio-based servers during your development workflows.

Can I authenticate and configure MCP tools directly from the terminal?▼

Yes, you can authenticate and configure MCP tools directly from the terminal. The CLI allows you to manage authentication credentials and set up configurations for HTTP or stdio-based servers before invoking tools in your automation workflows.

What is the best way to automate MCP tool invocations in development workflows?▼

The best way to automate MCP tool invocations is by using CLI commands to execute server tools with key-value arguments. You can also generate client wrappers or CLI helpers to speed up integration and streamline common MCP automation workflows.

Does CLI MCP server discovery work with both HTTP and stdio-based servers?▼

Yes, CLI MCP server discovery works with both HTTP and stdio-based servers. The CLI operates within local or configured MCP registries to perform discovery, authentication, and tool invocation across these supported server communication protocols.

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