How do I search for a specific tool if I don't know the server name?

The 'mcp-cli grep' command allows you to search for tools across all connected servers using glob patterns, making it easy to find functionality by name.

How do I see the parameters for a specific tool?

You can use the command 'mcp-cli / ' to view the full JSON input schema and required arguments for that specific tool.

Can I use mcp-cli in automated scripts?

Yes, by using the --json flag, you can generate machine-readable output that is easily parsed by tools like jq or integrated into larger shell scripts.

MCP Command Line Interface

Name: MCP Command Line Interface
Author: rodolfolermacontreras

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API Development

Provides a CLI-based interface for discovering, inspecting, and executing Model Context Protocol (MCP) server tools.

The mcp-cli skill empowers Claude to interact with any Model Context Protocol (MCP) server directly through the terminal. It serves as a bridge to external systems like GitHub, local filesystems, and databases, allowing users to discover available services, inspect complex tool schemas, and execute commands with precise JSON arguments. This skill is particularly useful for developers who need to automate workflows or integrate AI-driven tools into their existing command-line environment without manual API plumbing.

Key Features

01Discover and list all registered MCP servers and available tools

021 GitHub stars

03Execute MCP tools directly with JSON arguments via CLI

04Scriptable output modes including JSON and raw text for pipeline integration

05Search for specific tools across servers using glob pattern matching

06Inspect tool parameters and JSON schemas for accurate execution

Use Cases

01Extracting data from external APIs like GitHub via CLI for use in shell scripts

02Testing and debugging new MCP server integrations during development

03Automating filesystem and database operations through standardized MCP tools

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rodolfolermacontreras/microsoft-ai-learning mcp-cli

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

Key Features

01Discover and list all registered MCP servers and available tools

021 GitHub stars

03Execute MCP tools directly with JSON arguments via CLI

04Scriptable output modes including JSON and raw text for pipeline integration

05Search for specific tools across servers using glob pattern matching

06Inspect tool parameters and JSON schemas for accurate execution

Use Cases

01Extracting data from external APIs like GitHub via CLI for use in shell scripts

02Testing and debugging new MCP server integrations during development

03Automating filesystem and database operations through standardized MCP tools

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add rodolfolermacontreras/microsoft-ai-learning mcp-cli

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT