Uni-CLI

Overview

Uni-CLI is a command-grade interface for AI agents to access software across the web, desktop apps, local tools, and MCP servers. It transforms diverse software surfaces into discoverable, repairable commands through YAML adapters and structured error handling. The platform supports multiple output formats including JSON, YAML, and AgentEnvelopes, with MCP as one of several protocol entry points.

Try asking AI

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

• search

  Find capabilities across Uni-CLI's catalog

  Try:Search for 'summarize reddit thread'Try:Find commands related to 'Sparkle Honkai Star Rail character'
• list

  List installed capabilities by site

  Try:List all available sitesTry:Show macOS commands only
• repair

  Fix broken adapters locally

  Try:Repair the Slack search adapterTry:Fix the Twitter adapter for posting
• runs

  Manage and analyze execution runs

  Try:List recent runsTry:Show details for run 123Try:Replay run 123 with confirm profile
• approvals

  Manage operation approvals and permissions

  Try:List all approvalsTry:Revoke approval xyz123
• compute

  Control installed apps through native accessibility

  Try:List compute appsTry:Find and click the calculator button
• browser

  Capture browser evidence and snapshots

  Try:Get evidence from example.comTry:Take a browser snapshot
• agents

  Get agent recommendations and matrix info

  Try:Get agent codex recommendationsTry:Show the agent matrix
• acp

  Access ACP for editor compatibility

  Try:Run ACP sessionTry:Get ACP help
• doctor

  Run diagnostic checks on components

  Try:Check compute healthTry:Run full system diagnostics
• sites

  Browse and manage sites catalog

  Try:List all sitesTry:Show site details for Slack
• runs_compare

  Compare two execution runs

  Try:Compare run 123 with run 456Try:Compare runs with minimum score 1

Note: Tool names inferred from CLI commands and protocol entry points, as no explicit 'Tools' section was found. The MCP server exposes these tools via 'npx @zenalexa/unicli mcp serve'.

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Installation

# Install globally
npm install -g @zenalexa/unicli

# Serve MCP tools
npx @zenalexa/unicli mcp serve

# Or with transport options
npx @zenalexa/unicli mcp serve --transport streamable --port 19826

# For Claude Desktop
# Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "unicli": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@zenalexa/unicli", "mcp", "serve"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is Uni-CLI?

Uni-CLI is a universal CLI substrate that provides access to 235+ websites, desktop apps, and MCP servers as searchable commands for AI agents.

How do I use it as an MCP server?

Run `npx @zenalexa/unicli mcp serve` to start the MCP server. You can also specify transport options with `--transport streamable --port 19826`.

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