What can you do with this server?

CLI Agent MCP is a unified Model Context Protocol server that orchestrates multiple AI agents through a single interface for collaborative development and creative tasks. Core Agents & Tools: * Codex: Deep code analysis, critical review, bug hunting, and security analysis * Gemini: UI design, image analysis, requirement discovery, and comprehensive text analysis * Claude: Code implementation, refactoring, and feature development * OpenCode: Full-stack rapid prototyping with multiple framework support * Banana: High-fidelity image generation via Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 Pro) with style transfer, multi-image fusion, and multiple aspect ratios (1:1 to 21:9) at 1K/2K/4K resolutions * Image: OpenRouter/OpenAI-compatible image generation endpoints Key Capabilities: * Parallel Execution: Run up to 100 concurrent tasks per agent type with configurable concurrency and fail-fast options * Persistent Output Capture: Required handoff_file parameter enables append-only output with XML wrappers for stateful tracking across stateless calls * Multi-Agent Collaboration: Chain agent tasks using metadata-wrapped outputs for different perspectives (critical review, creative design, implementation) * Context Management: Provide reference files/directories via context_paths and image attachments for visual context * Continuation Support: Resume conversations with agent-specific continuation IDs * Permission Levels: Three security controls (read-only, workspace-write, unlimited) for each agent * Report Mode: Generate standalone, shareable documents with optional verbose reasoning * GUI Dashboard: Real-time task monitoring with pywebview * Request Isolation: Per-request execution context for safe concurrent usage * Signal Handling: Graceful SIGINT cancellation without killing the server Configuration: Highly customizable via environment variables for enabling/disabling tools, GUI settings, debug modes, and concurrency limits. Compatible with MCP clients like Claude Desktop through JSON configuration.

Which integrations are available for this server?

Invokes Google Gemini CLI agent for UI design mockups, image analysis, requirement discovery, and comprehensive full-text analysis of projects. Invokes OpenAI Codex CLI agent for deep code analysis, critical code review, bug hunting, and security analysis with image context support.

How do I use CLI Agent MCP?

1. Click on "Install Server". 2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state. 3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@CLI Agent MCP claude implement user authentication in /home/projects/api with workspace-write permission" 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.

cli-agent-mcp

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Unified MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for CLI AI agents. Provides a single interface to invoke Codex, Gemini, Claude, OpenCode CLI tools, and Nano Banana Pro image generation.

Why cli-agent-mcp?

This is more than a CLI wrapper — it's an orchestration pattern for multi-model collaboration.

Can't articulate your requirements clearly? Let Claude orchestrate. Describe what you want, and it will decompose your vague idea into concrete tasks for the right agent. The act of delegation forces clarity.

Planning a grand product vision? Each model brings a unique lens:

Codex: The critic. Its analytical eye catches what you missed, challenges assumptions, finds edge cases.
Gemini: The creative. Divergent thinking, unexpected connections, the spark you didn't know you needed.
Claude: The scribe. Faithful execution, clear documentation, turning ideas into working code.
Banana: The artist. High-fidelity image generation for UI mockups, product visuals, and creative assets.

Want persistent results? Use handoff_file to capture agent outputs, then let Claude synthesize insights across multiple analyses.

We don't just wrap CLIs — we provide a thinking framework for human-AI collaboration.

Features

Unified Interface: Single MCP server exposing multiple CLI agents
GUI Dashboard: Real-time task monitoring with pywebview
Request Isolation: Per-request execution context for safe concurrent usage
Signal Handling: Graceful cancellation via SIGINT without killing the server
Debug Logging: Comprehensive subprocess output capture for debugging

Screenshot

CLI Agent MCP GUI

Installation

# Install from PyPI (when published) uvx cli-agent-mcp # Install from GitHub uvx --from git+https://github.com/shiharuharu/cli-agent-mcp.git cli-agent-mcp # Install from source (editable mode for development) uvx --from /path/to/cli-agent-mcp cli-agent-mcp # Or use pip pip install -e .

Configuration

Configure via environment variables:

Variable	Description	Default
`CAM_ENABLE`	Comma-separated list of enabled tools (empty = all)	`""` (all)
`CAM_DISABLE`	Comma-separated list of disabled tools (subtracted from enable)	`""`
`CAM_GUI`	Enable GUI dashboard	`true`
`CAM_GUI_DETAIL`	GUI detail mode	`false`
`CAM_GUI_KEEP`	Keep GUI on exit	`false`
`CAM_GUI_HOST`	GUI bind host	`127.0.0.1`
`CAM_GUI_PORT`	GUI bind port (set a fixed port to keep URL stable across restarts)	`0` (random)
`CAM_DEBUG`	Include debug info in MCP responses	`false`
`CAM_LOG_DEBUG`	Write debug logs to temp file	`false`
`CAM_SIGINT_MODE`	SIGINT handling (`cancel`/`exit`/`cancel_then_exit`)	`cancel`
`CAM_SIGINT_DOUBLE_TAP_WINDOW`	Double-tap exit window (seconds)	`1.0`

Tools

codex

Invoke OpenAI Codex CLI agent for deep code analysis and critical review.

Best for: Code review, bug hunting, security analysis

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`prompt`	string	✓	-	Task instruction for the agent
`workspace`	string	✓	-	Absolute path to the project directory
`handoff_file`	string	✓	-	REQUIRED. Server-side append-only output capture (always wrapped in `<agent-output ...>`)
`continuation_id`	string		`""`	Pass from previous response to continue conversation
`permission`	string		`read-only`	Permission level: `read-only`, `workspace-write`, `unlimited`
`model`	string		`""`	Model override (only specify if explicitly requested)
`report_mode`	boolean		`false`	Generate standalone report format
`verbose_output`	boolean		`false`	Return detailed output including reasoning
`context_paths`	array		`[]`	Reference file/directory paths to provide context
`image`	array		`[]`	Absolute paths to image files for visual context
`task_note`	string		`""`	Display label for GUI
`debug`	boolean		(global)	Override debug setting for this call

gemini

Invoke Google Gemini CLI agent for UI design and comprehensive analysis.

Best for: UI mockups, image analysis, requirement discovery, full-text analysis

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`prompt`	string	✓	-	Task instruction for the agent
`workspace`	string	✓	-	Absolute path to the project directory
`handoff_file`	string	✓	-	REQUIRED. Server-side append-only output capture (always wrapped in `<agent-output ...>`)
`continuation_id`	string		`""`	Pass from previous response to continue conversation
`permission`	string		`read-only`	Permission level: `read-only`, `workspace-write`, `unlimited`
`model`	string		`""`	Model override
`report_mode`	boolean		`false`	Generate standalone report format
`verbose_output`	boolean		`false`	Return detailed output including reasoning
`context_paths`	array		`[]`	Reference file/directory paths to provide context
`task_note`	string		`""`	Display label for GUI
`debug`	boolean		(global)	Override debug setting for this call

claude

Invoke Anthropic Claude CLI agent for code implementation.

Best for: Feature implementation, refactoring, code generation

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`prompt`	string	✓	-	Task instruction for the agent
`workspace`	string	✓	-	Absolute path to the project directory
`handoff_file`	string	✓	-	REQUIRED. Server-side append-only output capture (always wrapped in `<agent-output ...>`)
`continuation_id`	string		`""`	Pass from previous response to continue conversation
`permission`	string		`read-only`	Permission level: `read-only`, `workspace-write`, `unlimited`
`model`	string		`""`	Model override (`sonnet`, `opus`, or full model name)
`report_mode`	boolean		`false`	Generate standalone report format
`verbose_output`	boolean		`false`	Return detailed output including reasoning
`context_paths`	array		`[]`	Reference file/directory paths to provide context
`system_prompt`	string		`""`	Complete replacement for the default system prompt
`append_system_prompt`	string		`""`	Additional instructions appended to default prompt
`agent`	string		`""`	Specify agent name (overrides default agent setting)
`task_note`	string		`""`	Display label for GUI
`debug`	boolean		(global)	Override debug setting for this call

opencode

Invoke OpenCode CLI agent for full-stack development.

Best for: Rapid prototyping, multi-framework projects

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`prompt`	string	✓	-	Task instruction for the agent
`workspace`	string	✓	-	Absolute path to the project directory
`handoff_file`	string	✓	-	REQUIRED. Server-side append-only output capture (always wrapped in `<agent-output ...>`)
`continuation_id`	string		`""`	Pass from previous response to continue conversation
`permission`	string		`read-only`	Permission level: `read-only`, `workspace-write`, `unlimited`
`model`	string		`""`	Model override (format: `provider/model`)
`report_mode`	boolean		`false`	Generate standalone report format
`verbose_output`	boolean		`false`	Return detailed output including reasoning
`context_paths`	array		`[]`	Reference file/directory paths to provide context
`file`	array		`[]`	Absolute paths to files to attach
`agent`	string		`build`	Agent type: `build`, `plan`, etc.
`task_note`	string		`""`	Display label for GUI
`debug`	boolean		(global)	Override debug setting for this call

banana

Generate high-fidelity images via the Nano Banana Pro API.

Best for: UI mockups, product visuals, infographics, architectural renders, character art

Nano Banana Pro has exceptional understanding and visual expression capabilities—your prompt creativity is the only limit, not the model.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`prompt`	string	✓	-	Image generation prompt
`save_path`	string	✓	-	Base directory for saving images
`task_note`	string	✓	-	Subdirectory name (English recommended, e.g., 'hero-banner'). Files saved to `{save_path}/{task_note}/`
`images`	array		`[]`	Reference images (absolute paths) with optional role and label
`aspect_ratio`	string		`"1:1"`	Image aspect ratio: `1:1`, `2:3`, `3:2`, `3:4`, `4:3`, `4:5`, `5:4`, `9:16`, `16:9`, `21:9`
`resolution`	string		`"1K"`	Image resolution: `1K`, `2K`, `4K`
`include_thoughts`	boolean		`false`	Include thinking process in response

Environment Variables:

Variable	Required	Default	Description
`BANANA_AUTH_TOKEN`	✓	-	Google API key or Bearer token
`BANANA_ENDPOINT`		`https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com`	API endpoint (version path auto-appended)

Prompt Best Practices:

Explicitly request an image (e.g., start with "Generate an image:" or include "output":"image")
Use structured specs (JSON / XML tags / labeled sections) for complex requests
Use MUST/STRICT/CRITICAL for non-negotiable constraints
Add negative constraints (e.g., "no watermark", "no distorted hands")

image

Generate images via OpenRouter-compatible or OpenAI-compatible endpoints.

Best for: General image generation when you need compatibility with various providers. For best results with Gemini models, use the banana tool instead.

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
`prompt`	string	✓	-	Image generation prompt
`save_path`	string	✓	-	Base directory for saving images
`task_note`	string	✓	-	Subdirectory name (English recommended, e.g., 'hero-banner'). Files saved to `{save_path}/{task_note}/`
`images`	array		`[]`	Reference images (absolute paths) with optional role and label
`aspect_ratio`	string		`"1:1"`	Image aspect ratio: `1:1`, `2:3`, `3:2`, `3:4`, `4:3`, `4:5`, `5:4`, `9:16`, `16:9`, `21:9`
`resolution`	string		`"1K"`	Image resolution: `1K`, `2K`, `4K`
`model`	string		(env)	Model to use for generation
`api_type`	string		(env)	API type: `openrouter_chat`, `openai_images`, `openai_responses`

Environment Variables:

Variable	Required	Default	Description
`IMAGE_AUTH_TOKEN`	✓	-	API key for image generation
`IMAGE_ENDPOINT`		`https://openrouter.ai/api`	API endpoint (version path auto-appended)
`IMAGE_MODEL`		`gpt-image-1`	Default model
`IMAGE_API_TYPE`		`openrouter_chat`	API type: `openrouter_chat`, `openai_images`, `openai_responses`

get_gui_url

Get the GUI dashboard URL. Returns the HTTP URL where the live event viewer is accessible.

No parameters required.

Prompt Injection

Some parameters automatically inject additional content into the prompt using <mcp-injection> XML tags. These tags make it easy to debug and identify system-injected content.

`report_mode`

When report_mode is set, output format requirements are injected:

<your prompt> <mcp-injection type="output-format"> <output-requirements> <rule>This response will be saved as a standalone document.</rule> <rule>Write so it can be understood WITHOUT any prior conversation context.</rule> <rule>Do NOT reference "above", "previous messages", or "as discussed".</rule> <rule>Use the same language as the user's request.</rule> </output-requirements> <structure> <section name="Summary">3-7 bullet points with key findings and conclusions</section> <section name="Context">Restate the task/problem so readers understand without chat history</section> <section name="Analysis">Step-by-step reasoning with evidence; include file:line references</section> <section name="Recommendations">Actionable next steps ordered by priority</section> </structure> <note>Write with enough detail to be useful standalone, but avoid unnecessary filler.</note> </mcp-injection>

`context_paths`

When context_paths is provided, reference paths are injected:

<your prompt> <mcp-injection type="reference-paths"> <description> These paths are provided as reference for project structure. You may use them to understand naming conventions and file organization. </description> <paths> <path>/src/api/handlers.py</path> <path>/config/settings.json</path> </paths> </mcp-injection>

Stateless Design

Important: Each tool call is stateless - the agent has NO memory of previous calls.

New conversation (no continuation_id): Include ALL relevant context in your prompt - background, specifics, constraints, and prior findings.
Continuing conversation (with continuation_id): The agent retains context from that session, so you can be brief.

If your request references prior context (e.g., "fix that bug", "continue the work"), you must either:

Provide continuation_id from a previous response, OR
Expand the reference into concrete details

Handoff File

handoff_file is REQUIRED for all CLI tools. The server appends each tool output to this file after execution.

Behavior (always):

Append-only (never overwrite)
Wrapped as <agent-output ...> with agent, continuation_id, task_note, task_index, status
task_index: single task = 0; parallel tasks = 1..N
On failure, still appends with status="error" and an Error: ... message

Safety notes:

Avoid concurrent writes to the same path (outputs may interleave)
Avoid double-write conflict: do NOT point handoff_file at a file the agent is asked to edit
Recommended: use .agent-handoff/ (e.g., .agent-handoff/handoff_chain.md)

Example wrapper:

<agent-output agent="gemini" continuation_id="abc123" task_note="UI audit" task_index="0" status="success"> ... agent response (Markdown) ... </agent-output>

Migration: `save_file` → `handoff_file`

save_file, save_file_with_wrapper, and save_file_with_append_mode were removed. Use handoff_file instead (required; always append; always wrapper).

Response Format

All responses are wrapped in XML format:

Success Response

<response> <thought_process>...</thought_process>  <answer> Agent's response content... </answer> <continuation_id>session-id-here</continuation_id> <debug_info>...</debug_info>  </response>

Error Response

Error responses include partial progress to enable retry:

<response> <error>Error message</error> <thought_process>...</thought_process>  <partial_answer>...</partial_answer>  <continuation_id>session-id</continuation_id> <hint>Task failed. Above is the output collected so far. You can send 'continue' with this continuation_id to retry.</hint> <debug_info>...</debug_info> </response>

Permission Levels

Level	Description	Codex	Gemini	Claude	OpenCode	Banana
`read-only`	Can only read files	`--sandbox read-only`	Read-only tools only	`--tools Read,Grep,Glob`	`edit: deny, bash: deny`	Read workspace images only
`workspace-write`	Can modify files within workspace	`--sandbox workspace-write`	All tools + sandbox	`--tools Read,Edit,Write,Bash`	`edit: allow, bash: ask`	Write to workspace only
`unlimited`	Full system access (use with caution)	`--sandbox danger-full-access`	All tools, no sandbox	`--tools default`	`edit: allow, bash: allow`	Full access

Debug Mode

Enable debug mode to get detailed execution information:

# Enable debug info in responses export CAM_DEBUG=true # Enable detailed log file export CAM_LOG_DEBUG=true

When CAM_LOG_DEBUG=true, logs are written to:

/tmp/cli-agent-mcp/cam_debug_YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS.log

Debug output includes:

Full subprocess command
Complete stdout/stderr output
Return codes
MCP request/response summaries

MCP Configuration

Add to your MCP client configuration (e.g., Claude Desktop claude_desktop_config.json):

Basic Configuration

{ "mcpServers": { "cli-agent-mcp": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["cli-agent-mcp"] } } }

Install from GitHub

{ "mcpServers": { "cli-agent-mcp": { "command": "uvx", "args": [ "--from", "git+https://github.com/shiharuharu/cli-agent-mcp.git", "cli-agent-mcp" ] } } }

With Debug Mode

{ "mcpServers": { "cli-agent-mcp": { "command": "uvx", "args": [ "--from", "git+https://github.com/shiharuharu/cli-agent-mcp.git", "cli-agent-mcp" ], "env": { "CAM_DEBUG": "true", "CAM_LOG_DEBUG": "true" } } } }

Disable GUI

{ "mcpServers": { "cli-agent-mcp": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["cli-agent-mcp"], "env": { "CAM_GUI": "false" } } } }

Limit Available Tools

{ "mcpServers": { "cli-agent-mcp": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["cli-agent-mcp"], "env": { "CAM_ENABLE": "claude,gemini" } } } }

Disable Image Tools

{ "mcpServers": { "cli-agent-mcp": { "command": "uvx", "args": ["cli-agent-mcp"], "env": { "CAM_DISABLE": "banana,image" } } } }

Project Structure

cli-agent-mcp/ ├── src/cli_agent_mcp/ │ ├── __init__.py # Package exports │ ├── __main__.py # Entry point │ ├── app.py # Server lifecycle (run_server, main) │ ├── server.py # MCP protocol adapter (create_server) │ ├── tool_schema.py # Tool descriptions and JSON schemas │ ├── config.py # Configuration management │ ├── gui_manager.py # GUI dashboard manager │ ├── orchestrator.py # Request registry │ ├── signal_manager.py # Signal handling (SIGINT/SIGTERM) │ ├── handlers/ # Tool handlers │ │ ├── base.py # ToolContext, ToolHandler base class │ │ ├── cli.py # CLI tools (codex/gemini/claude/opencode) │ │ ├── parallel.py # Parallel execution (*_parallel tools) │ │ └── image_tools.py # Image tools (banana/image) │ ├── utils/ # Utility functions │ │ ├── xml_wrapper.py # XML escaping and wrapper building │ │ └── prompt_injection.py # Prompt injection helpers │ └── shared/ # Shared modules │ ├── invokers/ # CLI invoker implementations │ ├── parsers/ # Output parsers │ ├── gui/ # GUI components │ └── response_formatter.py # Response formatting └── tests/

Development

# Install dev dependencies pip install -e ".[dev]" # Run tests pytest

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