echo-mcp
MCP debug tool that repeats back anything given to it
Documentation
Echo MCP Server
A simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that echoes back whatever message it is sent. Perfect for testing MCP functionality
Features
- Simple echo functionality that returns any message sent to it
- Handles empty messages, special characters, emojis, and long messages
- Includes test suite
Available Tools
- `echo`: Takes a message parameter and echoes it back exactly as received
Installation
git clone https://github.com/Garoth/echo-mcp.git
cd echo-mcp
npm installConfiguration
Add the echo server to your Cline MCP settings file inside VSCode's settings (ex. ~/.config/Code/User/globalStorage/saoudrizwan.claude-dev/settings/cline_mcp_settings.json):
{
"mcpServers": {
"echo-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/echo-server/build/index.js"],
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": [
"echo"
]
}
}
}Usage Examples
Basic Echo
Input: "Hello, world!"
Output: "Hello, world!"Special Characters
Input: "Special chars: !@#$%^&*()_+{}[]|\\:;\"'<>,.?/"
Output: "Special chars: !@#$%^&*()_+{}[]|\\:;\"'<>,.?/"Emojis
Input: "Message with emojis: ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐"
Output: "Message with emojis: ๐ ๐ ๐ ๐"Development
Running Tests
The tests verify the echo functionality works correctly with various types of input:
npm testBuilding
npm run buildLicense
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is echo-mcp?
echo-mcp is MCP debug tool that repeats back anything given to it
How do I install echo-mcp?
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 echo-mcp open source?
Yes โ it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/garoth/echo-mcp and has 13 stars.
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