MCP Internet Speed Test MCP Server

An implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) for internet speed testing. It allows AI models and agents to measure, analyze, and report

Local serverstdioPython

What is the MCP Internet Speed Test MCP server?

An implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) for internet speed testing. It allows AI models and agents to measure, analyze, and report network performance metrics through a standardized interface. That is what the mcp internet speed test mcp server brings to an AI assistant: the same capability, reachable through the Model Context Protocol rather than a separate app or dashboard.

The short version

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) provides a standardized way for Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with external tools and data sources. Think of it as the "USB-C for AI applications" - a common interface that allows AI systems to access real-world capabilities and information.

  • Smart Incremental Testing — Uses SpeedOf.Me methodology with 8-second threshold for optimal accuracy
  • Download Speed Testing — Measures bandwidth using files from 128KB to 128MB from GitHub repository (Git LFS)
  • Upload Speed Testing — Tests upload bandwidth using streaming data from 128KB to 128MB
  • Latency Testing — Measures network latency using multiple samples, reports minimum value
  • Jitter Analysis — Calculates network stability using multiple latency samples (default: 5)
  • Multi-CDN Support — Detects and provides info for Fastly, Cloudflare, and AWS CloudFront

The tools it exposes

The server publishes 5 tools. What each one is for:

  • Prerequisites — The Prerequisites tool exposed by this server
  • Dependencies — The package automatically installs these dependencies: - mcp[cli]>=1.25.0: MCP server framework with CLI integration - httpx>=0.27.0: Async HTTP
  • Contributing — This is an experimental project and contributions are welcome:
  • Overview — SpeedOf.Me tests an internet connection by downloading and uploading sample files. It reflects actual browsing and download performance by using a
  • Accuracy — 1. Single continuous download — Downloads large, continuous sample files, similar to how web pages or media files are typically delivered. Other

Getting it running

Installation goes through your MCP client rather than a global install: point it at mcp-internet-speed-test on PyPI and it is fetched when the client starts. The copy-paste blocks for Claude Desktop, Claude Code and Cursor are further down this page.

What it needs from you

Configuration is passed through the environment: GITHUB_MEDIA_URL, DEFAULT_UPLOAD_URL, DEFAULT_LATENCY_URL. Treat anything key-shaped as a real credential — scope it to the minimum the server needs, and rotate it if it ever lands in a shared config.

  • Python 3.12 or higher (required for async support) - pip or uv package manager

How it compares

Plenty of developer tooling servers cover similar ground. The differences that matter in practice are scope of access and how much setup stands between you and a working tool call. MCP Internet Speed Test's toolset — Prerequisites, Dependencies, Contributing and 2 more — is a fair guide to whether it matches your workflow. It is maintained by inventer-dev; worth a glance at recent repository activity before you build anything load-bearing on it.

SyncDev reviews every entry in this directory against the project's own documentation before publishing, and revisits them as servers change.

Things to watch

  • It runs with your machine's permissions. That is convenient and also the reason to think about what you point it at before you approve a tool call.
  • Missing credentials fail quietly in some clients — if no tools show up, check the environment block first.
  • Keep per-call confirmation enabled while you learn its behaviour; it is the cheapest safeguard you have.

Available tools

ToolWhat it does
PrerequisitesThe Prerequisites tool exposed by this server.
DependenciesThe package automatically installs these dependencies: - mcp[cli]>=1.25.0: MCP server framework with CLI integration - httpx>=0.27.0: Async HTTP client for speed tests
ContributingThis is an experimental project and contributions are welcome:
OverviewSpeedOf.Me tests an internet connection by downloading and uploading sample files. It reflects actual browsing and download performance by using a single HTTP connection and large continuous files — the same way real web
Accuracy1. **Single continuous download** — Downloads large, continuous sample files, similar to how web pages or media files are typically delivered. Other speed tests use small chunks transferred in parallel and apply adjustme

How to install the MCP Internet Speed Test MCP server

#### Option 2: Using uvx

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp-internet-speed-test": {
            "command": "uvx",
            "args": ["mcp-internet-speed-test"]
        }
    }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

  • Python 3.12 or higher (required for async support) - pip or uv package manager
VariableDescriptionRequired
GITHUB_MEDIA_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
DEFAULT_UPLOAD_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes
DEFAULT_LATENCY_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • Use MCP Internet Speed Test to Prerequisites.
  • Use MCP Internet Speed Test to Dependencies.
  • Use MCP Internet Speed Test to Contributing.

Frequently asked questions

It connects MCP Internet Speed Test to MCP-compatible AI assistants such as Claude and Cursor, exposing 5 tools (Prerequisites, Dependencies, Contributing, and more) that the assistant can call on your behalf. Instead of copying data back and forth by hand, the assistant works with MCP Internet Speed Test directly.