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Use MCP servers on-demand via the mcp CLI tool - discover tools, resources, and prompts without polluting context with pre-loaded MCP integrations

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# MCP CLI: On-Demand MCP Server Usage

Use the `mcp` CLI tool to dynamically discover and invoke MCP server capabilities without pre-configuring them as permanent integrations.

## When to Use This Skill

Use this skill when you need to:
- Explore an MCP server's capabilities before deciding to use it
- Make one-off calls to an MCP server without permanent integration
- Access MCP functionality without polluting the context window
- Test or debug MCP servers
- Use MCP servers that aren't pre-configured

## Prerequisites