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Decision brief
mcp-client-cli is a Python-based CLI tool for interacting with LLMs and MCP servers, supporting multiple LLM providers and local models.
Good fit when
- When you need a CLI tool that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and can interact with various LLM providers, including OpenAI and Groq, or local models.
- If you prefer to manage LLM interactions and MCP server configurations through a terminal interface, and you want to use a tool that is not a desktop application like Claude Desktop.
Avoid when
- If you are looking for a GUI-based tool for LLM interaction, as mcp-client-cli is a command-line interface and does not offer a graphical user interface.
- When you need a tool that does not require manual setup of a configuration file, as mcp-client-cli requires users to set up a `~/.llm/config.json` file to configure LLM and MCP servers.
Observed Sep 30, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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Maintenance and security
Full trust report- Maintenance
- Slowing (291d since push)
- As of Sep 20, 2026
- Provenance
- Not a fork · Personal account
- As of Sep 20, 2026
- Security (OSV)
- No MCP manifest
- As of Jul 11, 2026
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Install
pip install mcp-client-cliSimilar tools
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Overview
A simple command-line interface to interact with LLMs and MCP servers, supporting various LLM providers and local models.
Capability facts
- CLI
- CLI entrypoint
Source: pyproject.toml:[project.scripts] · Sep 20, 2026
- Languages
- python
Source: github.language+pyproject.toml · Sep 20, 2026
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Compatibility
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Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 20, 2026)
"base_url": "https://api.openai.com/v1" // Optional, for OpenRouter or other providersSource link
Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 20, 2026)
pip install mcp-client-cliSource link
Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 20, 2026)
Brave Search MCP Server running on stdioSource link
Source: README excerpt (regex_v1, Sep 20, 2026)
This act as alternative client beside Claude Desktop. Additionally you can use any LLM provider like OpenAI, Groq, or local LLM modeSource link
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README
MCP CLI client A simple CLI program to run LLM prompt and implement Model Context Protocol (MCP) client. You can use any MCP compatible servers from the convenience of your terminal. This act as alternative client beside Claude Desktop. Additionally you can use any LLM provider l...
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