Gate MCP Installer

Overview

An AI Agent skill that provides one-click installation and configuration for Gate MCP (mcporter) in OpenClaw, enabling natural-language access to Gate.io market data.

Core Capabilities

Capability	Description	Example
One-Click Install	Automated mcporter CLI + Gate MCP setup	"help me install Gate MCP"
Config Management	Configure Gate MCP server endpoint	"configure Gate MCP"
Connectivity Verification	Verify MCP tools are accessible	"is Gate MCP installed correctly?"
Troubleshooting	Diagnose and fix common setup issues	"what if MCP cannot connect?"

🚀 One command: bash scripts/install-gate-mcp.sh handles the entire setup — install mcporter, configure endpoint, verify connectivity.

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Architecture

User Request ("help me install Gate MCP")
    ↓
AI Agent
    ↓
install-gate-mcp.sh
    ├── npm i -g mcporter                    → Install CLI
    ├── mcporter config add gate <endpoint>  → Configure server
    └── mcporter list gate --schema          → Verify tools
    ↓
Gate MCP Ready → Other skills can use Gate MCP tools

Dependencies:

• Node.js / npm (for mcporter installation)
• Network access (to download mcporter and connect to Gate MCP endpoint)

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Agent Use Cases

1. First-Time Setup

"help me install Gate MCP"

• Full automated installation and configuration
• Verify connectivity and show available tools
• For: new users setting up Gate AI skills

2. Health Check

"is Gate MCP installed correctly?"

• Verify config and connectivity
• Report status with actionable suggestions
• For: users troubleshooting other skills

3. Troubleshooting

"Gate MCP cannot connect"

• Step-by-step diagnosis
• Automated fix attempts
• For: users experiencing connectivity issues

4. Update / Reinstall

"update mcporter"

• Reinstall latest mcporter version
• Re-verify configuration
• For: users needing to update

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Quick Start

Prerequisites

1. Node.js and npm installed
2. Network access

Installation

# Automated (recommended)
bash ~/.openclaw/skills/gate-mcp-installer/scripts/install-gate-mcp.sh

# Or just ask the agent
"help me install Gate MCP"

Manual Steps (if script fails)

# Step 1: Install mcporter
npm i -g mcporter

# Step 2: Configure Gate MCP
mcporter config add gate https://api.gatemcp.ai/mcp --scope home

# Step 3: Verify
mcporter config get gate
mcporter list gate --schema

Common Issues

Issue	Solution
command not found: mcporter	Run npm i -g mcporter
Config not found	Re-run the config add command
Connection timeout	Check internet connectivity
No tools listed	Verify the config URL is correct

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File Structure

gate-mcp-installer/
├── README.md           # This file
├── SKILL.md            # Skill instructions and workflow
├── CHANGELOG.md        # Version history
├── scripts/
│   └── install-gate-mcp.sh  # Automated installer script
└── references/
    └── scenarios.md    # Scenario examples and prompt templates

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Security

• Single bash script (install-gate-mcp.sh) — auditable in seconds
• Installs mcporter from npm public registry
• Connects to public Gate MCP endpoint (no API keys required)
• No credential handling or storage
• No destructive operations
• No data collection, telemetry, or analytics

License

MIT