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mcpx is a CLI tool that composes MCP servers into command-line interfaces.

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Overview

mcpx provides a command-line interface for interacting with MCP servers, allowing users to list available tools and call them directly from the terminal. It supports both persistent server configuration and ephemeral connections, with features like caching, command shims, and integration with various AI coding assistants. The tool maintains tool output fidelity, allowing piping and parsing of results.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

you:Command-line interaction with MCP servers without specialized clients
you:Composing MCP tools in shell pipelines with tools like jq
you:Creating command shims for frequently used MCP server tools
you:Does mcpx support all MCP servers?
you:Can I use mcpx with existing MCP configurations?

When to choose this

Choose mcpx when you're a CLI power user who wants to integrate MCP tools into existing shell workflows and pipelines, or when you need to quickly test MCP servers before implementing them in larger systems.

When NOT to choose this

Don't choose mcpx if you primarily work through GUI interfaces, or if you need deep integration with specific AI agents beyond basic skill injection.

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Installation

Installation

**Homebrew (macOS):**

brew tap lydakis/mcpx
brew install --cask mcpx

**npm:**

npm install -g mcpx-go

**PyPI:**

pip install mcpx-go

**From source:**

go build ./...
./mcpx --version

Claude Desktop Integration

Add to Claude Desktop config:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpx": {
      "command": "mcpx",
      "args": ["skill", "install"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

Does mcpx support all MCP servers?
Yes, mcpx can connect to any MCP server by specifying its endpoint, whether it's a local manifest, URL, or already configured server.
Can I use mcpx with existing MCP configurations?
Yes, mcpx auto-discovers existing MCP configurations from Cursor, Claude Code, Cline, Codex, and Kiro.

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