bruno-mcp
MCP Server for running Bruno Collections
Documentation

Bruno MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables running Bruno collections. This server allows LLMs to execute API tests using Bruno and get detailed results through a standardized interface.
Features
- Run Bruno collections using the Bruno CLI
- Support for environment files
- Support for environment variables
- Detailed test results including:
- Overall success/failure status
- Test summary (total, passed, failed)
- Detailed failure information
- Execution timings
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install Bruno MCP Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @hungthai1401/bruno-mcp --client claudeManual Installation
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the project
npm run buildConfiguration
Add the server to your Claude desktop configuration file at `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json`:
{
"mcpServers": {
"bruno-runner": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "bruno-mcp"],
}
}
}Available Tools
run-collection
Runs a Bruno collection and returns the test results.
Parameters:
- `collection` (required): Path to the Bruno collection
- `environment` (optional): Path to environment file
- `variables` (optional): Environment variables as key-value pairs
Example Response:
{
"success": true,
"summary": {
"total": 5,
"failed": 0,
"passed": 5
},
"failures": [],
"timings": {
"started": "2024-03-14T10:00:00.000Z",
"completed": "2024-03-14T10:00:01.000Z",
"duration": 1000
}
}Example Usage in Claude
You can use the server in Claude by asking it to run a Bruno collection:
"Run the Bruno collection at /path/to/collection.bru and tell me if all tests passed"
Claude will:
1. Use the run-collection tool
2. Analyze the test results
3. Provide a human-friendly summary of the execution
Development
Project Structure
src/
├── index.ts # Entry point
├── server.ts # MCP Server implementation
├── runner.ts # Bruno runner implementation
└── types.ts # Type definitionsRunning Tests
# Run tests
npm test
# Run tests with coverage
npm test:coverageBuilding
# Build the project
npm run build
# Clean build artifacts
npm run cleanLicense
MIT
Frequently asked questions
What is bruno-mcp?
bruno-mcp is MCP Server for running Bruno Collections
How do I install bruno-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 bruno-mcp open source?
Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/hungthai1401/bruno-mcp and has 31 stars.
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