How do I install the mcp cli host mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `OPENAI_API_KEY`, `AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT`, `AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY`, `AZURE_OPENAI_API_VERSION`, `AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT`, `GEMINI_API_KEY` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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MCP Cli Host MCP Server

A CLI host application that enables Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with external tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Currently

Local serverstdio

What is the MCP Cli Host MCP Server?

A CLI host application that enables Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with external tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Currently supports

What it actually does

Interactive conversations with multipe LLM models
Support for multiple concurrent MCP servers
Dynamic tool discovery and integration
Configurable MCP server locations and arguments
Configurable message history window for context management
Monitor/trace error from server side

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the MCP Cli Host MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cli-host": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-cli-host"],
      "env": {
        "OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT": "your-value",
        "AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY": "your-value",
        "AZURE_OPENAI_API_VERSION": "your-value",
        "AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT": "your-value",
        "GEMINI_API_KEY": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
OPENAI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
AZURE_OPENAI_DEPLOYMENT	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
AZURE_OPENAI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
AZURE_OPENAI_API_VERSION	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
AZURE_OPENAI_ENDPOINT	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
GEMINI_API_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Cli Host to Examples.”
“Use MCP Cli Host to Flags.”

Frequently asked questions

A CLI host application that enables Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with external tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Currently supports Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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