mcporter
Use the mcporter CLI to list, configure, auth, and call MCP servers/tools directly (HTTP or stdio), including ad-hoc servers, config edits, and CLI/type generation.
Best use case
mcporter is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Use the mcporter CLI to list, configure, auth, and call MCP servers/tools directly (HTTP or stdio), including ad-hoc servers, config edits, and CLI/type generation.
Teams using mcporter should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/mcporter/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How mcporter Compares
| Feature / Agent | mcporter | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Use the mcporter CLI to list, configure, auth, and call MCP servers/tools directly (HTTP or stdio), including ad-hoc servers, config edits, and CLI/type generation.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# mcporter
Use `mcporter` to work with MCP servers directly.
Quick start
- `mcporter list`
- `mcporter list <server> --schema`
- `mcporter call <server.tool> key=value`
Call tools
- Selector: `mcporter call linear.list_issues team=ENG limit:5`
- Function syntax: `mcporter call "linear.create_issue(title: \"Bug\")"`
- Full URL: `mcporter call https://api.example.com/mcp.fetch url:https://example.com`
- Stdio: `mcporter call --stdio "bun run ./server.ts" scrape url=https://example.com`
- JSON payload: `mcporter call <server.tool> --args '{"limit":5}'`
Auth + config
- OAuth: `mcporter auth <server | url> [--reset]`
- Config: `mcporter config list|get|add|remove|import|login|logout`
Daemon
- `mcporter daemon start|status|stop|restart`
Codegen
- CLI: `mcporter generate-cli --server <name>` or `--command <url>`
- Inspect: `mcporter inspect-cli <path> [--json]`
- TS: `mcporter emit-ts <server> --mode client|types`
Notes
- Config default: `./config/mcporter.json` (override with `--config`).
- Prefer `--output json` for machine-readable results.Related Skills
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