mcpdev_inspector_list_tools
Discover available tools from any MCP server by specifying its command or URL. Returns tool names, descriptions, and input schemas for integration planning.
Instructions
List all available tools from a target MCP server.
Use this to discover what tools a target MCP server provides. Returns tool names, descriptions, and input schemas.
Args:
target (string): Target MCP server - command (e.g., 'node server.js') or URL
transport ('stdio' | 'sse' | 'http'): Transport type (auto-detected if not specified)
timeout_ms (number): Timeout in milliseconds (default: 60000)
Returns: JSON object with 'tools' array containing tool definitions.
Examples:
Local server: { target: "node dist/index.js", transport: "stdio" }
Remote SSE: { target: "https://mcp.example.com/sse", transport: "sse" }
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| target | Yes | Target MCP server - either a command (e.g., 'node server.js') or URL (e.g., 'https://example.com/sse') | |
| transport | No | Transport type: 'stdio' for local commands, 'sse' for SSE URLs, 'http' for streamable HTTP | |
| timeout_ms | No | Timeout in milliseconds (default: 60000) |