Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@MCP Ping Serverping google.com to check if it's reachable"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
MCP Ping Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a ping tool to check connectivity and measure latency to websites and hosts.
Features
Ping Tool: Ping any hostname or IP address to check connectivity
Stdio Transport: Uses standard input/output for MCP communication
Cross-platform: Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows
Installation
Using npx (Recommended)
No installation needed! Use directly with npx:
Local Installation
Publishing to npm
Usage
As an MCP Server
The server communicates via stdio and can be configured in your MCP client settings:
Using npx (no installation required):
Using globally installed package (binary):
Then configure:
Using local installation:
Development
Run in development mode:
Tools
ping
Pings a hostname or IP address to check connectivity and measure latency.
Parameters:
host(string, required): The hostname or IP address to ping (e.g., "google.com", "8.8.8.8")
Example:
License
MIT