MCP REST Client

What is MCP REST Client?

MCP REST Client is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) client project that enables advanced interactions with AI models and services through REST-like HTTP endpoints.

How to use MCP REST Client?

Install Node.js (version 16 or higher) and pnpm, clone the repository, run pnpm install, copy mcp_config.json.example to mcp_config.json and modify it, then start the client with pnpm start. All configured servers register automatically. Use the list-tools HTTP API to list tools for a server and the call-tool HTTP API to call a specific tool with JSON arguments.

Key features of MCP REST Client

• Provides REST API endpoints for tool interaction
• Lists available tools via list-tools/{serverName}
• Calls tools via call-tool endpoint
• Logs all tool calls to .cursorrules file
• Configurable via mcp_config.json

Use cases of MCP REST Client

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FAQ from MCP REST Client

What are the system requirements ?

Node.js version 16 or higher and the pnpm package manager are required.

How do I configure the client ?

Copy mcp_config.json.example to mcp_config.json and edit it with your server and tool settings.

How do I call a tool ?

Send a POST request to the call-tool endpoint with a JSON body containing serverName, toolName, and args matching the tool’s input schema.

Where are tool calls logged ?

All tool calls are logged to the .cursorrules file, which you must copy and edit for your own needs.

What transport does the client use ?

The client uses HTTP (REST) transport, as demonstrated by the list-tools and call-tool curl examples.