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A Node.js package that converts APIs to MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools.

4 stars JavaScriptAI & Machine Learning Updated Jul 23, 2025
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@terryliyongjie/api2mcptools

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Model Context Protocol

A Node.js package that converts APIs to MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools.

CherryStudio Example Configuration

Installation

bash
set CONFIG_JSON_PATH=example.json
npx @terryliyongjie/api2mcptools

Option 2: Traditional Installation

bash
# Install locally in your project
npm install @terryliyongjie/mcp-tools

# Or install globally to use as a CLI tool
npm install -g @terryliyongjie/mcp-tools

Configuration

Environment Variables

bash
# Required: Path to your configuration JSON file
CONFIG_JSON_PATH=example.json

Example configuration file (`example.json`):

js
// Single tool configuration
{
    "name": "tool_name",
    "description": "Tool description",
    "inputSchema": {
        "type": "object",
        "properties": {
            "param1": {
                "type": "string",
                "description": "Parameter description"
            }
        },
        "required": ["param1"]
    },
    "axiosConfig": {
        "url": "https://api.example.com/endpoint",
        "method": "get",
        "params": {
            "key": "your_api_key"
        }
    }
}

// Or multiple tools configuration
[
    {
        "name": "baidu_place_search",
        "description": "使用百度地图API进行地点检索服务",
        "inputSchema": {
            "type": "object",
            "properties": {
                "query": {
                    "type": "string",
                    "description": "检索关键字"
                },
                "region": {
                    "type": "string",
                    "description": "检索行政区划区域"
                }
            },
            "required": ["query", "region"]
        },
        "axiosConfig": {
            "url": "https://api.map.baidu.com/place/v2/search",
            "method": "get",
            "params": {
                "ak": "your_baidu_map_key"
            }
        }
    },
    // More tools...
]

Features

  • Convert JSON APIs to MCP tools
  • Easy integration with MCP ecosystem
  • Support for various API types
  • Command-line interface (CLI) support

Usage

As a CLI Tool

After installing globally, you can use the command directly in your terminal:

bash
mcp-tools [options]

As a Module

typescript
// Example code coming soon

Development

bash
# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the project
npm run build

# Run in development mode
npm run dev

# Watch mode during development
npm run watch

# Run MCP inspector
npm run inspector

License

MIT

Frequently asked questions

What is api2mcptools?

api2mcptools is A Node.js package that converts APIs to MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools.

How do I install api2mcptools?

Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

Is api2mcptools open source?

Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/jayli52/api2mcptools and has 4 stars.

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