Spec Driven Development
by formulahendry
MCP Server that facilitates spec-driven development workflows, not just Vibe Coding.
Runs on your computer★ 440MITUpdated 14 months ago
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Kilobat
Overview
Description from the maker (original English)
Mac networking for agents: per-app traffic, Wi-Fi, latency, DNS, why a host fails and keep-awake.
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What you can do with it
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- Connection: Runs on your computer
- Transport: stdio
- Category: Other
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Pick the AI app you use, then copy the settings.
Before you install
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- Runs on your computer with your user’s permissions (files, network, apps).
- The registry lists no key to fill in.
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What it can do
Runs on your computer; the tool list appears in your AI app after you install it.
Basic checksi
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No hidden instructions in tool descriptions
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Compared with others in Otheri
- More stars than 0% of the other 32520 servers in this category
- Published to the registry more recently than 82% of the other 32520 servers in this category
- Basic checks equal to or better than 100% of the other 32520 servers in this category
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Common questions
Is Kilobat safe?
It passed 1 of 1 applicable basic checks. We have not read the code. Before adding a key or token, see what access the server asks for and use a key with only the permissions you need.
What keys or codes does it need?
The registry does not list a required key, though some servers ask you to sign in on first use.
Does it run on my computer or in the cloud?
It runs on your computer. Your AI app starts it when needed, and data does not pass through the maker’s servers (unless it calls an online service itself).
Is it still maintained?
The GitHub repo last changed –, and the latest version (0.7.0) reached the registry 7 days ago.
Which apps can use it?
Apps that support MCP, such as Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor and VS Code. You also need MCPB on your computer.
What can I use instead?
In the same category: Spec Driven Development, Remote Desktop Commander, Toggl 2.0
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Kilobat CLI
Network diagnostics for macOS, in your terminal and your AI agent. Find which apps use your connection, diagnose Wi-Fi and DNS problems, trace a failing API request, and keep your Mac awake through a long build.
Free and open source under GPL-3.0-only. No account or telemetry. The CLI runs on its own; the optional Kilobat Mac app adds a menu-bar interface, recorded history, and network filtering.
Quick start · Mac app · AI agents · Build from source · Tool reference
Quick start
Requires macOS 14 or later. Homebrew builds from source and requires Xcode 16 or newer.
brew install seifip/kilobat/kilobatkilobat diagnose
Homebrew also installs kb as a short alias for kilobat.
| Find out… | Command |
|---|---|
| Which apps are using the connection | kilobat status --watch |
| Why a host or API won't connect | kilobat why api.github.com |
| How strong the Wi-Fi signal is | kilobat wifi |
| Which Wi-Fi channels are less crowded | kilobat channels |
| Whether traffic leaves through a VPN | kilobat ip |
| Whether this connection suits a long job | kilobat conditions |
Keep your Mac awake until a command finishes:
kilobat awake -- make testUse --json for structured diagnostic output, or --watch --json for a live traffic stream:
kilobat diagnose --jsonkilobat why api.github.com --json kilobat status --watch --json
Run kilobat --help or kilobat --help for more options. Commands that change system settings may require confirmation and administrator authorization. Network checks contact test endpoints; speed tests transfer data.
Kilobat for Mac
Prefer a view you can glance at? Kilobat puts live traffic in your menu bar and brings diagnostics, usage history, Wi-Fi tools, and app-level network controls into a native Mac app.
[Explore the Mac app →](https://kilobat.app)
The app is a separate product with free and paid features, under its own terms. You don't need it for standalone CLI diagnostics or MCP setup.
| Capability | What it needs |
|---|---|
| Live traffic, connection diagnostics, Wi-Fi signal and channels | CLI alone |
| Wi-Fi network names | Running app with macOS Location permission; otherwise names appear hidden |
| Recorded history and per-network budgets | Data recorded or supplied by the app |
| Enforcing app and destination blocking | App with its signed Network Extension activated and approved in macOS |
Some app-backed features also depend on the app's license tier and configuration. Saving a rule through the CLI does not by itself enable filtering.
Use with AI agents (MCP)
kilobat mcp runs a local stdio Model Context Protocol server. Install the CLI first, then connect your agent:
Claude Code
claude mcp add kilobat -- kilobat mcpCodex CLI
codex mcp add kilobat -- kilobat mcpClaude Desktop: configure a local stdio server with the full executable path returned by /usr/bin/which kilobat and argument mcp. See the local-server setup guide.
Cursor, Windsurf, Zed, Gemini CLI, Cline, and other MCP clients: add a stdio server with command kilobat and argument mcp.
Try asking:
- “Why is my internet slow?”
- “Is this a metered connection before I download 5 GB?”
- “Why can't this API connect from my Mac?”
- “Keep the Mac awake until this build finishes.”
Tools that change settings carry confirmation requirements in their descriptions; the client controls permission prompts. Connected clients discover available tools, input schemas, and annotations with tools/list.
See the agent setup guides for client-specific instructions. Optional agent skills teach agents when and how to use Kilobat:
npx skills add seifip/kilobat-skillsBuild from source
Requires macOS 14 or later and Swift 6.
git clone https://github.com/seifip/kilobat-cli.gitcd kilobat-cli swift build -c release .build/release/kilobat --help
Run the tests with swift test.
MCP tool reference
The following names and titles are defined in v0.45.1. Use your installed server's tools/list for its full descriptions, input schemas, and annotations. Availability and returned data can depend on the companion app, its license tier, permissions, and configuration.
Browse the MCP tools
| Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
get_status | Live traffic snapshot |
diagnose_network | Diagnose connection |
scan_wifi | Nearby Wi-Fi networks |
run_speedtest | Speed and bufferbloat test |
get_usage_report | Usage history |
compare_usage | Compare with a router or provider |
list_rules | Profile rules |
set_profile | Set profile |
set_app_rule | Allow or block an app |
set_dns | Set DNS servers |
get_fastest_dns | Fastest DNS for this network |
set_fastest_dns | Switch to the fastest DNS automatically |
set_dns_fallback | Set the fallback DNS |
get_wifi | Wi-Fi connection |
get_wifi_nodes | Wi-Fi mesh nodes |
reconnect_wifi | Move to the closer Wi-Fi node |
suggest_wifi_channel | Least crowded channel |
get_network_history | Network history |
benchmark_dns | Compare DNS resolvers |
check_url | Time one website |
list_connections | Open connections by process |
list_devices | Devices on the local network |
trace_route | Trace the route to a host |
get_route_history | Route to a host over time |
compare_speed_tests | Why two speed tests differ |
get_plan_check | Speed against the plan |
get_router_checkup | Router check-up |
get_weekly_digest | Weekly digest |
get_outage_credit | Outage credit from the provider |
get_service_speed | Real speed to GitHub, iCloud, Steam and more |
get_hotspot_throttling | Is the carrier capping the phone hotspot? |
get_exit_path | Where traffic leaves: VPN and public IP |
run_lan_test | Throughput to a device on the network |
list_networks | Known networks |
get_conditions | Conditions for a long run |
get_updaters | Updaters paused on metered networks |
get_uploads | Big uploads and held ones |
diagnose_connection | Why something can't connect |
list_sessions | Awake sessions and agent runs |
agent_network_log | Agent network log |
create_support_report | Report for an ISP or IT desk |
get_proxy_status | Proxy apps and routes |
test_proxy_nodes | Test proxy nodes |
check_vpn | VPN leak and conflict check |
check_vpn_leaks | VPN leak test |
get_call_reports | Call quality reports |
get_remote_session_reports | SSH and remote desktop session reports |
get_stream_reports | OBS stream reports |
check_stream_readiness | Check before going live |
get_cloud_gaming | Cloud gaming sessions |
get_household | Paired Macs on the home network |
get_home_usage | Every device's usage at home |
check_smart_home | Matter, Thread and HomeKit check |
service_status | Is it them or me? |
explain_connection | What is this process or host? |
get_captive_portal | Wi-Fi sign-in page (captive portal) |
get_starlink_status | Starlink dish status |
keep_awake | Keep the Mac awake |
release_awake | Let the Mac sleep again |
set_budget | Set the data budget |
License
Kilobat CLI code is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3.0 only; see LICENSE. Bundled geolocation and device-manufacturer data have additional licenses documented in THIRD_PARTY_NOTICES.md. Kilobat's name and artwork are not licensed for use as trademarks. The separate Kilobat desktop app is distributed under its own terms.