skills.rest
ZardLi1115
ZardLi1115COMMUNITY
Explore all skills by this author →
GitHub

mcporter

Discover and call MCP servers and tools from the terminal.

4|Updated May 18, 2026
Search Tags:#oauth#tool calling#mcp#terminal#http#stdio#server discovery
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ZardLi1115/zedclaw --skill mcporter-zardli1115
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: mcporter
Source: https://github.com/ZardLi1115/zedclaw/tree/main/optional-skills/mcp/mcporter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ZardLi1115/zedclaw --skill mcporter-zardli1115

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

mcporter removes the friction of setting up and calling MCP servers/tools by giving you a single terminal workflow to discover servers, authenticate when needed, and invoke tools reliably.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • MCP Server Discovery: Auto-discovers MCP servers configured by other clients on your machine, so you can start using available tools quickly.
  • Tool Calling (HTTP or stdio): Calls MCP tools directly over HTTP or by launching stdio servers, including ad-hoc one-off servers.
  • Auth, Config, and Daemon: Manages OAuth authentication, server configuration, and persistent connections via a daemon.
  • Schema-Driven Inspection and Generation: Lists tools with schema details and generates CLI wrappers and TypeScript clients/types for integration work.

Quick Start

List available servers on this machine by running: mcporter list.

Frequently Asked Questions about mcporter

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I call MCP tools from the terminal?▼

You can call MCP tools from the terminal by using the mcporter CLI to discover servers and invoke them via key=value or JSON payloads. It supports both HTTP and stdio servers for direct terminal execution.

How do I discover available MCP servers on my machine?▼

To discover available MCP servers on your machine, run the `mcporter list` command. The CLI automatically auto-discovers servers configured by other clients, allowing you to quickly list their tools and schema details.

Can I manage OAuth authentication for MCP servers via CLI?▼

Yes, you can manage OAuth authentication for MCP servers via CLI. The mcporter tool handles OAuth authentication and configuration management, allowing you to securely authenticate servers directly from your terminal.

Do I need a daemon running to call MCP tools over HTTP?▼

You do not need a daemon running to call MCP tools over HTTP, as mcporter supports ad-hoc one-off server execution. However, an optional daemon is available for establishing persistent server connections when needed.

How do I generate TypeScript clients from MCP tool schemas?▼

You can generate TypeScript clients and CLI wrappers from MCP tool schemas by using mcporter's schema-driven inspection feature. It lists tools with detailed schema information to facilitate integration work.

What is the best way to run an ad-hoc stdio MCP server?▼

The best way to run an ad-hoc stdio MCP server is using the mcporter CLI, which supports launching one-off stdio servers. This allows for deterministic terminal execution and returns structured JSON output for parsing.

Related Skills

Explore More Software Engineering Skills→
carterwayneskhizeinecarterwayneskhizeine
19

mcporter

Discover, authenticate, and invoke MCP servers and tools via CLI.

Community
Intermediate
InternScienceInternScience
52

gjf-to-xyz

Parse Gaussian gjf input files and convert them to XYZ format.

Official
Intermediate
humanerd-drewhumanerd-drew
2

mcporter

Manage and call MCP servers and tools via the mcporter CLI.

Official
Intermediate
SheikhMuhammadHamza-HSSheikhMuhammadHamza-HS
1

mcp

Integrate AI applications with external systems via the Model Context Protocol.

Community
Advanced