Overview
what is MCP-CLI?
MCP-CLI is a command-line tool designed for managing and interacting with MCP servers.
how to use MCP-CLI?
To use MCP-CLI, install it using the Go package manager and create a configuration file to define your MCP servers. You can then use various commands to manage and inspect the servers.
key features of MCP-CLI?
- Manage multiple MCP servers
- Interactive command-line interface
- Support for viewing and invoking server tools
- Ability to view server prompts and resources
- Tool invocation support
use cases of MCP-CLI?
- Listing all configured MCP servers
- Inspecting specific servers for their status and configuration
- Invoking tools and managing resources on MCP servers
FAQ from MCP-CLI?
- What programming language is MCP-CLI written in?
MCP-CLI is written in Go.
- How do I install MCP-CLI?
You can install it using the command:
go install github.com/winterfx/mcp-cli@latest.
- Is there a license for MCP-CLI?
Yes, MCP-CLI is distributed under the MIT License.
Content
MCP-CLI
MCP-CLI is a command-line tool for managing and interacting with MCP (Machine Conversation Protocol) servers.
Features
- Manage multiple MCP servers
- Interactive command-line interface
- Support for viewing and calling server Tools
- Support for viewing server Prompts and Resources
- Support for tool invocation
Installation
go install github.com/yourusername/mcp-cli@latest
Configuration
Create configuration file ~/.mcp-cli.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"playwright": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@playwright/mcp@latest"]
}
...
}
}
Usage
List All Servers
$ mcp-cli server list
| Server Name | Command | Args | Environment |
|---|---|---|---|
| playwright | npx | @playwright/mcp@latest |
Inspect Server
$ ./mcp-cli server inspect -n playwright
Inspecting server: {Command:npx Args:[@playwright/mcp@latest] Env:map[]}
Initializing MCP client...
Entering interactive shell for server: playwright
Type 'help' for available commands, 'exit' to quit
playwright> tools
total 21 tools
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | PARAMETERS |
|---|---|---|
| browser_close | Close the page | {"type": "object", "properties": {}} |
| browser_wait | Wait for a specified time in seconds | {"type": "object", "properties": {"time": {"description": "The time to wait in seconds", "type": "number"}}, "required": ["time"]} |
Interactive Commands
> tools # Show available tools
> prompts # Show available prompts
> resources # Show available resources
> call tool-name {"param": "value"} # Call a tool
> help # Show help information
> exit # Exit
Tool Call Example
License
MIT License
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