hoot
npxVerifiedHoot is an MCP testing tool that allows developers to send requests to and receive responses from MCP servers. It provides a command-line interface for testing and debugging MCP endpoints. Hoot connects to any MCP server and is useful for developers building or integrating with MCP-based systems.
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Overview
Hoot is an MCP testing tool that allows developers to send requests to and receive responses from MCP servers. It provides a command-line interface for testing and debugging MCP endpoints. Hoot connects to any MCP server and is useful for developers building or integrating with MCP-based systems.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
npx -y @portkey-ai/hoot2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"portkey-ai-hoot-github": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"npx -y @portkey-ai/hoot"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from hoot?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
- API key for hoot
Configuration
API Key Required
This server requires an API key from hoot. Add it to your environment or config.
| Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HOOT_API_KEY | Yes | Your hoot API key |
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in hoot?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in hoot"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in hoot with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with hoot
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