mcporter

Manage MCP servers and tools via command-line HTTP or stdio interfaces.

Updated Jan 20, 2026
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Skill: mcporter
Source: https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat/tree/main/openclaw/skills/mcporter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Team-Hireal/RealChat --skill mcporter-team-hireal

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires mcporter, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines interactions with MCP (Meta-CP) servers and tools, enabling direct listing, configuration, authentication, and execution of server operations and tools via an HTTP or stdio interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Server & Tool Management: List available servers and tools, inspect schemas, and manage authentication.
  • Direct Tool Invocation: Call tools with various syntaxes (selector, function, URL, stdio, JSON payload) for deterministic tasks.
  • Configuration & Daemon: Manage mcporter configuration and run its daemon for continuous operations.
  • Code Generation: Generate CLI interfaces and TypeScript definitions for servers or commands.
  • Use Case: Automatically call a linear.create_issue tool with specific parameters to log a bug report, or use mcporter call --stdio "bun run ./server.ts" scrape url=https://example.com to process a webpage.

Quick Start

Use the mcporter CLI to list all available MCP servers and their tools.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcporter

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

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

You can manage and list MCP servers from the command line by using the mcporter CLI to inspect available servers, view tool schemas, and handle authentication directly via HTTP or stdio interfaces.

Can I generate TypeScript definitions for MCP tools?

Yes, you can generate TypeScript definitions and CLI interfaces for MCP servers or commands using the built-in code generation features, enabling seamless integration into your development workflows.

How do I call an MCP tool with a JSON payload via stdio?

You can call an MCP tool with a JSON payload via stdio by using the direct tool invocation syntax, such as executing a command like `mcporter call --stdio "bun run ./server.ts"` with your desired parameters.

Do I need to install any dependencies to use mcporter for server interactions?

Yes, you need the mcporter binary installed and available in your system's PATH to execute command-line interactions, manage configurations, and run the daemon for continuous operations.

What is the best way to automate bug reporting using an MCP tool?

The best way to automate bug reporting is to use direct tool invocation to automatically call a tool like `linear.create_issue` with specific parameters, logging reports deterministically without manual UI interaction.

Are there limitations when running an MCP server daemon for continuous operations?

Running an MCP server daemon for continuous operations requires the mcporter binary in your system PATH, and interactions are limited to supported HTTP or stdio interfaces for configuration and execution.