MCP Tools
A command-line interface for interacting with MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers using both stdio and HTTP transport.
What is MCP Tools?
MCP Tools is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to command-line interface for interacting with mcp (model context protocol) servers using both stdio and http transport.
A command-line interface for interacting with MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers using both stdio and HTTP transport.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A command-line interface for interacting with MCP (Model Con
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcptoolsConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use MCP Tools
MCP Tools is a command-line interface for interacting with MCP servers using both stdio and HTTP transport protocols. When integrated with Claude, this server enables you to test, debug, and interact with any MCP server—perfect for development, troubleshooting, and understanding how your MCP ecosystem is functioning.
Prerequisites
- Go 1.18+ installed (or compiled binary available)
- An MCP client such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, or VS Code
- MCP servers to interact with and test
Install or build MCP Tools
Install the compiled binary or build from source. Since a binary package isn't provided, clone and build from the repository.
git clone https://github.com/f/mcptools.git
cd mcptools
go build -o mcptools .Add MCP Tools to your PATH
Move the compiled binary to a directory in your PATH for easy access.
mv mcptools /usr/local/bin/Configure the MCP client
Add MCP Tools as an MCP server in your Claude Desktop config.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcptools": {
"command": "mcptools",
"args": ["server"]
}
}
}Restart your MCP client
Restart Claude Desktop or Cursor to load MCP Tools.
MCP Tools Examples
Client Configuration Example
Configuration for MCP Tools in your MCP client:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcptools": {
"command": "mcptools",
"args": ["server"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for MCP server interaction and debugging:
1. "List all available MCP servers and their capabilities"
2. "Test the connection to the MySQL MCP server"
3. "Show me the tools available in the GitHub Codemunch server"
4. "Send a test request to the Excalidraw MCP server and report the response"Troubleshooting MCP Tools
Build fails or Go compiler not found
Install Go 1.18+ from golang.org. Verify Go is in your PATH by running 'go version'.
MCP server interactions timeout or fail
Ensure the target MCP servers are running and accessible. Verify stdio or HTTP transport is properly configured for the servers you're testing.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Tools
What is MCP Tools?
MCP Tools is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that command-line interface for interacting with mcp (model context protocol) servers using both stdio and http transport. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Tools?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Tools GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Tools?
MCP Tools works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Tools free to use?
Yes, MCP Tools is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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