Overview
CLI Inspector Introduction
mcp-cli is a command-line interface (CLI) inspector designed for the Model Context Protocol, enabling users to interact with various MCP servers.
How to Use
To use mcp-cli, you can run it without arguments to utilize the default config file, or specify a config file using the '-c' option. You can also run servers from NPM packages or locally developed servers, and connect to running servers via Streamable HTTP or SSE.
Key Features
Key features of mcp-cli include the ability to run MCP servers from various sources, list tools, resources, and prompts, call tools, read resources, and support OAuth for SSE and Streamable HTTP servers.
Where to Use
mcp-cli can be used in software development environments, particularly for applications that require interaction with MCP servers, such as data processing, API integrations, and real-time data streaming.
Use Cases
Use cases for mcp-cli include running and testing MCP servers, managing OAuth tokens, connecting to existing servers for data retrieval, and facilitating communication between different software components.