mcptocli
by maximerivest
Turn any MCP server into a powerful command-line tool for your terminal.
What it does
mcptocli bridges the gap between the Model Context Protocol and the terminal, allowing users to invoke MCP tools, resources, and prompts as standard shell commands. Instead of relying on an AI client, you can call MCP servers directly from bash, zsh, fish, or PowerShell.
Tools
tools: List all available tools provided by the server.resources: List available resources.prompts: List available prompts.shell: Enter an interactive shell for the MCP server.doctor: Diagnose connection and configuration problems.expose: Create a standalone shell command for a specific server.
Installation
Install via curl:
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MaximeRivest/mcptocli/main/install.sh | sh
Supported hosts
Supports any local terminal environment (macOS, Linux, Windows).
Quick install
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MaximeRivest/mcptocli/main/install.sh | shInformation
- Pricing
- free
- Published
- 6/3/2026
- stars
- 0
Categories
Choose your AI client and follow the steps below.
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