Does mcp-cli support automation and scripting?

Yes, it includes a --json flag that provides structured output, making it easy to parse results with tools like jq or pipe them into other commands.

Can I provide complex JSON arguments to tools?

Yes, mcp-cli supports passing JSON strings directly, using heredocs for multi-line input, or piping JSON data from files via standard input.

How can I see what tools are available on a specific MCP server?

You can use the command 'mcp-cli ' to list all available tools and their parameters for that specific server.

What is the primary purpose of the mcp-cli skill?

It serves as a CLI interface for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, allowing you to call external tools and access data sources like GitHub or local databases.

How do I find a specific tool if I don't know which server it belongs to?

You can use the 'mcp-cli grep " "' command to search for tools by name across all connected MCP servers.

MCP CLI Interface

Name: MCP CLI Interface
Author: Tahir-yamin

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API Development

Interacts with Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to manage external tools, APIs, and data sources through a command-line interface.

The mcp-cli skill provides a unified bridge between Claude and various Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enabling users to discover, inspect, and execute tools from external systems like GitHub, filesystems, and databases. It simplifies the development process by offering clear schema visibility, global search functionality across servers, and script-friendly JSON output, making it an essential utility for developers building complex integrations and AI-driven automation workflows.

Key Features

01Execute MCP tools directly with structured argument support

02Inspect detailed tool parameters and JSON input schemas

03Support for JSON and raw text output for seamless pipeline automation

04Search for specific tools across all servers using grep functionality

05Discover and list all available MCP servers and tools

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Use Cases

01Automating multi-step API workflows by piping data between MCP tools

02Debugging and testing new MCP server implementations during the development cycle

03Interacting with local filesystems and databases through a standardized protocol

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add tahir-yamin/dev-engineering-playbook mcp-cli

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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