API2MCPTools
FreeNot checkedConverts JSON API definitions into executable tools, enabling seamless integration of external APIs without modifying core server code.
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Converts JSON API definitions into executable tools, enabling seamless integration of external APIs without modifying core server code.
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smithery badge Model Context Protocol
A Node.js package that converts APIs to MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools.
- CherryStudio Example CherryStudio

Installation
Option 1: Quick Start with npx (Recommended)
set CONFIG_JSON_PATH=example.json
npx @terryliyongjie/api2mcptools
Option 2: Traditional Installation
# 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
# Required: Path to your configuration JSON file
CONFIG_JSON_PATH=example.json
Example configuration file (example.json):
// 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:
mcp-tools [options]
As a Module
// Example code coming soon
Development
# 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
Install API2MCPTools in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install api2mcptoolsInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add api2mcptools -- npx -y @terryliyongjie/api2mcptoolsStep-by-step: how to install API2MCPTools
FAQ
Is API2MCPTools MCP free?
Yes, API2MCPTools MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does API2MCPTools need an API key?
No, API2MCPTools runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is API2MCPTools hosted or self-hosted?
Self-hosted: the server runs locally on your machine via the install command above.
How do I install API2MCPTools in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open API2MCPTools on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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