mcp-cli
A command-line interface for discovering, inspecting, and executing tools across Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill mcp-cliStats
| Total installs | 7,926 |
| Weekly installs | 7.9K |
| GitHub stars | 27.4K |
| First seen | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Source | @github/awesome-copilot |
Summary
- Five core commands cover server discovery, tool exploration, schema inspection, execution, and grep-based searching across all available tools
- Supports JSON input/output for scripting, raw text extraction, and description flags for verbose tool documentation
- Handles complex JSON arguments via heredoc, stdin piping, or file input to accommodate special characters and multi-line payloads
- Distinguishes exit codes by error type: client errors (1), server/tool failures (2), and network issues (3) for reliable error handling in automation
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FAQ
- How many installs does mcp-cli have?
- mcp-cli has 7,926 total installs and 7.9K installs this week.
- Where is mcp-cli hosted?
- mcp-cli is published by @github/awesome-copilot at https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot.
- How many GitHub stars does mcp-cli have?
- mcp-cli has 27.4K GitHub stars.
- When was mcp-cli first indexed?
- OrangeBot.AI first indexed mcp-cli on Jan 23, 2026.
- How do I install mcp-cli?
- Run: npx skills add https://github.com/github/awesome-copilot --skill mcp-cli