mcp-cli

by apify · MCP Server · ★ 459

About mcp-cli

: Universal MCP command-line client is a CLI for the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that maps MCP operations to intuitive commands for interactive shell use, scripts, and AI coding agents. is a Swiss Army knife for MCP. It is useful for inspecting servers, scripting, and enabling AI coding agents to use MCP "code mode" in shell. After all, UNIX-compatible shell script is THE most universal coding language. Key features: 🌎 Compatible - Works with any MCP server over Streamable HTTP or stdio. 🔄 Persistent sessions - Keep multiple server connections alive simultaneously.

ai-agentsbashclaudeclicode-modecommand-linemcpmcp-clientmodel-context-protocolshell

Quick Facts

Stars459
Forks40
LanguageTypeScript
CategoryMCP Server
LicenseApache-2.0
Quality Score58.17/100
Open Issues6
Last Updated2026-04-14
Created2025-12-09
Platformsclaude-code, cli, mcp, node
Est. Tokens~378k

Compatible Skills

These tools work well together with mcp-cli for enhanced workflows:

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  • linearis — semantic(0.18)+complementary+same_lang+similar_pop+shared_platform (51%)
  • ask — semantic(0.15)+complementary+rare_topics+similar_pop+shared_platform (49%)
  • freeact — semantic(0.22)+complementary+rare_topics+similar_pop+shared_platform (47%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is mcp-cli?

mcp-cli is mcpc is a CLI client for MCP. It supports persistent sessions, stdio/HTTP, OAuth 2.1, JSON output for code mode, proxy for AI sandboxes, and much more.. It is categorized as a MCP Server with 459 GitHub stars.

What programming language is mcp-cli written in?

mcp-cli is primarily written in TypeScript. It covers topics such as ai-agents, bash, claude.

How do I install or use mcp-cli?

You can find installation instructions and usage details in the mcp-cli GitHub repository at github.com/apify/mcp-cli. The project has 459 stars and 40 forks, indicating an active community.

What license does mcp-cli use?

mcp-cli is released under the Apache-2.0 license, making it free to use and modify according to the license terms.

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