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MCP debug tool that repeats back anything given to it

13 stars JavaScriptOthers Updated Aug 4, 2026

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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

bash
git clone https://github.com/Garoth/echo-mcp.git
cd echo-mcp
npm install

Configuration

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):

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "echo-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["/path/to/echo-server/build/index.js"],
      "disabled": false,
      "autoApprove": [
        "echo"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Usage Examples

Basic Echo

code
Input: "Hello, world!"
Output: "Hello, world!"

Special Characters

code
Input: "Special chars: !@#$%^&*()_+{}[]|\\:;\"'<>,.?/"
Output: "Special chars: !@#$%^&*()_+{}[]|\\:;\"'<>,.?/"

Emojis

code
Input: "Message with emojis: ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿš€ ๐ŸŒˆ ๐ŸŽ‰"
Output: "Message with emojis: ๐Ÿ˜€ ๐Ÿš€ ๐ŸŒˆ ๐ŸŽ‰"

Development

Running Tests

The tests verify the echo functionality works correctly with various types of input:

bash
npm test

Building

bash
npm run build

License

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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