Boilerplate MCP Server
by aashari
A boilerplate Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation using TypeScript. This project demonstrates how to build a well-structured MCP server that exposes both tools and resources to AI applications like Claude Desktop.
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What is Boilerplate MCP Server?
This is a boilerplate MCP server implementation using TypeScript, designed to provide tools and resources to AI applications via the Model Context Protocol. It serves as a starting point for developers building MCP-compatible servers.
How to use Boilerplate MCP Server?
The server can be installed globally or locally. Global installation allows use as a CLI tool. Local installation is for development. Configuration options are available for use with Claude Desktop and Cursor AI, either through direct configuration or a global configuration file. The server exposes tools like IP address lookup.
Key features of Boilerplate MCP Server
STDIO MCP Server
CLI Support
IP Address Lookup
Automated Release Management
Use cases of Boilerplate MCP Server
Providing IP address details to AI assistants
Testing and demonstrating MCP server functionality
Building custom MCP servers
Integrating with Claude Desktop
Integrating with Cursor AI
FAQ from Boilerplate MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol that allows AI applications to access tools and resources from external servers.
How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?
How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?
You can configure the server either by directly specifying the configuration in Claude Desktop's config file or by creating a global configuration file.
How do I configure the server for Cursor AI?
How do I configure the server for Cursor AI?
You can configure the server in Cursor AI's settings, either by specifying the command with environment variables or by using a global configuration file.
What is the purpose of the DEBUG environment variable?
What is the purpose of the DEBUG environment variable?
Setting DEBUG to true enables debug logging, which can be helpful for troubleshooting.
What is the IPAPI_API_TOKEN?
What is the IPAPI_API_TOKEN?
The IPAPI_API_TOKEN is an API token for the IP API service, which may be required to access IP address details.