MCP Reporter
mcp-reporter is a streamlined utility that generates comprehensive capability reports for Model Context Protocol servers, empowering developers to easily understand available functionality across their MCP servers ecosystem for both documentation and
What is MCP Reporter?
MCP Reporter is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp-reporter is a streamlined utility that generates comprehensive capability reports for model context protocol servers, empowering developers to easily understand available functionality across thei...
mcp-reporter is a streamlined utility that generates comprehensive capability reports for Model Context Protocol servers, empowering developers to easily understand available functionality across their MCP servers ecosystem for both documentation and
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- mcp-reporter is a streamlined utility that generates compreh
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-reporterConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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How to Set Up and Use MCP Reporter
MCP Reporter is a TypeScript utility that connects to multiple MCP servers, enumerates their tools, resources, and resource templates, and generates comprehensive capability reports in Markdown format. It helps developers understand and document what functionality is available across their entire MCP server ecosystem. Teams adopting MCP can use it to produce up-to-date API documentation automatically whenever their server configurations change.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 16 or higher and npm installed
- The MCP servers you want to report on must be installed and runnable locally
- Git (to clone the repository)
- An mcp-servers.json configuration file listing your MCP server connections
- Optionally, npm link to make the mcp-reporter command globally available
Clone and install the reporter
Clone the mcp-reporter repository and install its npm dependencies.
git clone https://github.com/cyanheads/mcp-reporter.git
cd mcp-reporter
npm installBuild the TypeScript project
Compile the TypeScript source to JavaScript so the tool can be executed.
npm run buildCreate the mcp-servers.json configuration file
Create a JSON file listing all MCP servers you want to audit. Each entry specifies the command, arguments, and any environment variables needed to start that server.
{
"servers": [
{
"name": "my-server",
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"NEO4J_URI": "bolt://localhost:7687",
"NEO4J_USER": "neo4j",
"NEO4J_PASSWORD": "password"
}
}
]
}Run the reporter
Execute mcp-reporter to connect to each configured server, enumerate capabilities, and generate a Markdown report.
npm run startReview the generated report
Find the output Markdown file in the ./reports/ directory (or the path specified via outputPath). The report lists all tools with their descriptions and input schemas, plus resources and resource templates.
MCP Reporter Examples
Client configuration
MCP Reporter is a standalone CLI tool rather than an MCP server itself. Run it programmatically with a custom output path and schema inclusion.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-reporter": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/mcp-reporter/dist/index.js"],
"env": {}
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example ways to use MCP Reporter as part of your development workflow.
- "Generate a capability report for all MCP servers defined in mcp-servers.json."
- "List all tools exposed by the filesystem MCP server with their input schemas."
- "Document all resources and resource templates available across my MCP ecosystem."
- "Produce an updated Markdown report after adding a new MCP server to the config."Troubleshooting MCP Reporter
Reporter cannot connect to a listed MCP server
Verify the command and args in mcp-servers.json are correct by running them manually in a terminal. Ensure the server's entry point exists at the specified path and all its dependencies are installed.
TypeScript build fails with compilation errors
Ensure you are using Node.js 16 or higher, as older versions may not support the TypeScript target. Run 'npm install' again to ensure all devDependencies including the TypeScript compiler are present.
Output report is missing tools or shows empty sections
Enable includeInputSchemas in the reporter options and check that the MCP server correctly implements the tools/list endpoint. Some servers may require specific environment variables to initialize before they expose their tool list.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Reporter
What is MCP Reporter?
MCP Reporter is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp-reporter is a streamlined utility that generates comprehensive capability reports for model context protocol servers, empowering developers to easily understand available functionality across their mcp servers ecosystem for both documentation and It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Reporter?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Reporter GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Reporter?
MCP Reporter works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Reporter free to use?
Yes, MCP Reporter is open source and available under the Apache-2.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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