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MCPM CLI: A Deep Dive Into the Command Line

Master the mcpm CLI — from installation to publishing, searching, and managing your MCP tools like a pro.

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MCPM CLI: A Deep Dive Into the Command Line

The mcpm CLI is the fastest way to interact with the MCP ecosystem. Let's walk through everything it can do.

Installation

npm i -g mcpm-dev

One command. That's it. You now have access to the entire MCP tool registry from your terminal.

Core Commands

Search for Tools

mcpm-dev search weather
mcpm-dev search <span class="hljs-string">&quot;database&quot;</span>
mcpm-dev search --category productivity

Search is fast and semantic — it understands what you're looking for, not just keyword matching.

Install a Tool

mcpm-dev add weather-mcp
mcpm-dev add @community/slack-bot

Installed tools are immediately available to any MCP-compatible agent on your machine.

Publish Your Own Tool

<span class="hljs-built_in">cd</span> my-mcp-server
mcpm-dev publish

The CLI auto-detects your package.json, reads your README, and handles versioning. First publish in under 30 seconds.

List and Manage

mcpm-dev list              <span class="hljs-comment"># What&#x27;s installed?</span>
mcpm-dev outdated          <span class="hljs-comment"># Any updates available?</span>
mcpm-dev update weather-mcp  <span class="hljs-comment"># Upgrade a tool</span>
mcpm-dev remove weather-mcp  <span class="hljs-comment"># Uninstall</span>

Pro Tips

  • Use mcpm-dev info <package> to see full details before installing
  • Run mcpm-dev login for authenticated features like publishing
  • The CLI caches search results for speed — use --refresh to force a fresh lookup

What's Next

The CLI is evolving fast. Upcoming features include workspace management, team sharing, and automated security audits.

What CLI feature would you want most? Let us know!

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