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  "title": "Check MCP Server Status",
  "summary": "Methods to check MCP server running status.",
  "content": "# Overview\n\nMethods to check MCP server status:\n\n## Process Check\nps aux | grep mcp\n\n## Port Check\nnetstat -tlnp | grep :3000\n\n## Log Viewing\ntail -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log\n\n## MCP Command\n/mcp",
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    "cli commands",
    "system diagnostics",
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    "network ports"
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      "question": "What methods are available to check the MCP server running status?",
      "answer": "You can check via process check, port check, log viewing, or the MCP command."
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      "question": "How to check if the MCP process is running using the command line?",
      "answer": "Run the command `ps aux | grep mcp` to view the process."
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      "question": "Which port does the MCP server listen on by default?",
      "answer": "It listens on port 3000 by default, confirm using `netstat -tlnp | grep :3000`."
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      "question": "Where can I view the MCP server log files?",
      "answer": "Log files are located at `~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log`."
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      "question": "Is there a built-in command to check MCP status directly?",
      "answer": "Yes, you can use the `/mcp` command within the interface."
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      "notes": "代码示例验证通过",
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