ReferenceCLI commands
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ak mcp show
Show one discovered MCP server
Shows one MCP server with args and env key names. Env values are never displayed.
Who it's for: Scripts and reviewers inspecting a specific MCP server.
When to use it: Use before editing or linking MCP config.
What changes on disk: Read-only.
Usage
ak mcp show <name> [flags]Examples
ak mcp show memory
ak mcp show memory --jsonFlags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-h, --help | help for show |
--json | Emit machine-readable JSON (implies --no-interactive) |
--no-interactive | Disable interactive prompts (CI-safe) |
-q, --quiet | Suppress non-error output on stderr |
-V, --verbose | Extra diagnostic output on stderr (loses to --quiet) |
-y, --yes | Assume yes for all prompts |
Inherited flags
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
--claude-home string | Claude home override; defaults to AGENTKIT_CLAUDE_HOME or ~/.claude |
--cwd string | Project directory override; defaults to current working directory |
Output modes
| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
pretty | default on TTY (colors, ASCII markers) |
plain | auto when stdout piped or --no-interactive |
json | --json (single-object envelope, NDJSON-safe) |
Exit codes
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
0 | success |
1 | runtime error |
2 | invalid flags |
3 | user-cancel (SIGINT, prompt-cancel) |
Related commands
ak mcp— Inspect local MCP server configuration