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mcporter

Manage MCP server tools via the mcporter CLI over HTTP and stdio.

3|1|Updated Jun 14, 2021
Search Tags:#cli#mcp#config#codegen#auth#server-management#mcporter
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xdanger/dotfiles --skill mcporter-xdanger
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcporter
Source: https://github.com/xdanger/dotfiles/tree/main/agents/skills/mcporter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xdanger/dotfiles --skill mcporter-xdanger

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

mcporter enables developers to manage MCP servers by listing, configuring, authenticating, and calling server tools directly from the CLI, supporting both HTTP and stdio workflows, including ad-hoc servers and on-demand config edits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List MCP servers and view their status
  • Configure server settings and perform on-demand config edits
  • Authenticate and manage sessions, and run server tools via HTTP or stdio
  • Generate CLI/types and inspect server capabilities for integration

Quick Start

Install mcporter on your system, then run mcporter list to discover servers and mcporter call 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 manage MCP servers directly from the command line?▼

You can manage MCP servers from the CLI using mcporter to list endpoints, edit configurations on demand, and invoke tools across HTTP and stdio workflows.

What is the best way to authenticate and call MCP server tools in a development environment?▼

Authenticating and calling MCP server tools is handled by running mcporter to manage sessions, inspect server capabilities, and execute tools over HTTP or stdio for scalable invocation.

Can I generate types and inspect capabilities for ad-hoc MCP servers?▼

Yes, you can inspect server capabilities and generate CLI types for ad-hoc MCP servers by running mcporter, which supports on-demand configuration edits and scalable tool invocation.

Do I need a Node-based environment to configure and run MCP server tools?▼

Yes, you need a Node-based mcporter installation and access to MCP servers to configure settings, authenticate sessions, and run tools via HTTP or stdio workflows.

Why use a CLI tool for MCP server management instead of manual configuration?▼

Using a CLI tool for MCP server management enables scalable tool invocation, on-demand config edits, and type generation across HTTP and stdio workflows, replacing manual endpoint configuration.

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