Bruno MCP
This server allows you to run Bruno API test collections programmatically with detailed analysis of results.
Run Bruno Collections: Execute API tests using the Bruno CLI with a specified collection path
Environment Management: Support for environment files and variables to customize test execution
Detailed Test Results: Provides comprehensive results including success/failure status, test summaries, failure details, and execution timings
Integration with Claude: Enables Claude to run Bruno collections and provide user-friendly summaries of test outcomes
Enables running Bruno API test collections, with support for environment files and variables, providing detailed test results including success/failure status, test summaries, and execution timings.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Bruno MCPrun the API tests in my authentication collection and show me which ones failed"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
Bruno MCP Server
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables running Bruno collections. This server allows LLMs to execute API tests using Bruno and get detailed results through a standardized interface.
Features
Run Bruno collections using the Bruno CLI
Support for environment files
Support for environment variables
Detailed test results including:
Overall success/failure status
Test summary (total, passed, failed)
Detailed failure information
Execution timings
Related MCP server: API Testing MCP
Installation
Installing via Smithery
To install Bruno MCP Server for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:
npx -y @smithery/cli install @hungthai1401/bruno-mcp --client claudeManual Installation
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build the project
npm run buildConfiguration
Add the server to your Claude desktop configuration file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"bruno-runner": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "bruno-mcp"],
}
}
}Available Tools
run-collection
Runs a Bruno collection and returns the test results.
Parameters:
collection(required): Path to the Bruno collectionenvironment(optional): Path to environment filevariables(optional): Environment variables as key-value pairs
Example Response:
{
"success": true,
"summary": {
"total": 5,
"failed": 0,
"passed": 5
},
"failures": [],
"timings": {
"started": "2024-03-14T10:00:00.000Z",
"completed": "2024-03-14T10:00:01.000Z",
"duration": 1000
}
}Example Usage in Claude
You can use the server in Claude by asking it to run a Bruno collection:
"Run the Bruno collection at /path/to/collection.bru and tell me if all tests passed"
Claude will:
Use the run-collection tool
Analyze the test results
Provide a human-friendly summary of the execution
Development
Project Structure
src/
├── index.ts # Entry point
├── server.ts # MCP Server implementation
├── runner.ts # Bruno runner implementation
└── types.ts # Type definitionsRunning Tests
# Run tests
npm test
# Run tests with coverage
npm test:coverageBuilding
# Build the project
npm run build
# Clean build artifacts
npm run cleanLicense
MIT
Available Tools
1 toolrun-collectionC
Run a Bruno Collection using Bruno CLI
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| collection | Yes | Path to the Bruno collection | |
| environment | No | Optional path to environment file | |
| variables | No | Optional environment variables |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'Run' which implies execution, but fails to describe critical behaviors like whether it's read-only/destructive, requires specific permissions, has side effects (e.g., file changes), or handles errors. This leaves significant gaps for an execution tool.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is a single, efficient sentence with zero wasted words. It's appropriately sized and front-loaded, clearly stating the core action without unnecessary elaboration.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the complexity of running a collection (an execution tool with potential side effects), no annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It lacks details on behavior, output format, error handling, or dependencies, making it inadequate for safe and effective use by an AI agent.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters (collection path, optional environment file, optional variables). The description adds no additional meaning beyond what the schema provides, such as format examples or usage context, meeting the baseline for high coverage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the verb ('Run') and resource ('a Bruno Collection using Bruno CLI'), making the purpose understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from siblings since there are none, so it can't achieve the full 5 points for sibling differentiation.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides no guidance on when to use this tool, such as prerequisites (e.g., Bruno CLI installation), alternatives, or specific contexts. It only states what the tool does without usage instructions.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.
1 tool update
- First observed
run-collection
TDQS
With only one tool, there is no possibility of confusion or overlap between tools. The tool 'run-collection' has a single, clearly defined purpose that cannot be misselected against other tools.
Since there is only one tool, naming consistency is inherently perfect. The tool name 'run-collection' follows a verb-noun pattern, and there are no other tools to compare it against for inconsistency.
A single tool is generally too few for most server purposes, as it limits functionality and may indicate an incomplete or overly narrow scope. While it could be appropriate for a very specific task, it often feels thin and lacks the breadth needed for typical agent workflows.
With only one tool, the surface is severely incomplete. There are obvious gaps, such as the inability to create, list, update, or delete collections, which are typical operations in a collection management domain. This will likely cause agent failures when trying to perform basic tasks beyond running a collection.
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