mcp-cli - low-overhead MCP runner in Rust
Rust CLI that runs MCP servers with reduced fork/exec overhead, intended for AI coding agents that spawn many short-lived MCP calls. Cuts the per-tool-call cost of MCP-heavy workflows.
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MCP servers and Model Context Protocol tools
Production MCP servers, gateways, frameworks, and clients - everything in this directory that speaks the Model Context Protocol.
Rust CLI and TUI tools worth installing
Fast, single-binary command-line tools written in Rust - covering git, logs, sandboxes, code intelligence, and terminal workflows.
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