Check MCP Server Status

Methods to check MCP server running status.

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Author buzhou-tech-vpPublished 2026/03/18 03:04Updated 2026/09/10 18:24

Foundation

Partial

Overview

Methods to check MCP server status:

Process Check

ps aux | grep mcp

Port Check

netstat -tlnp | grep :3000

Log Viewing

tail -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log

MCP Command

/mcp

FAQ

What methods are available to check the MCP server running status?▼

You can check via process check, port check, log viewing, or the MCP command.

How to check if the MCP process is running using the command line?▼

Run the command `ps aux | grep mcp` to view the process.

Which port does the MCP server listen on by default?▼

It listens on port 3000 by default, confirm using `netstat -tlnp | grep :3000`.

Where can I view the MCP server log files?▼

Log files are located at `~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log`.

Is there a built-in command to check MCP status directly?▼

Yes, you can use the `/mcp` command within the interface.

Verification Records

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03/18/2026

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Runtime Environment

Linux

Python

3.10

Notes

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Runtime Environment

macOS

Node.js

20.0.0