mcp-cli-scripts
Installation
SKILL.md
MCP CLI Scripts Pattern
Status: Production Ready Last Updated: 2026-01-09 Dependencies: tsx (dev dependency) Current Versions: tsx@4.21.0
Why CLI Scripts Alongside MCP Servers?
When building MCP servers, also create companion CLI scripts that provide the same (and often extended) functionality for use with Claude Code in terminal environments.
| Aspect | Remote MCP (Claude.ai) | CLI Scripts (Claude Code) |
|---|---|---|
| Context | Results flow through model context window | Results stay local, only relevant parts shared |
| File System | No access | Full read/write access |
| Batch Operations | One call at a time | Can process files of inputs |
| Caching | Stateless | Can cache results locally |
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