very-simple-mcp-server-sample
by ynaoto
This is a very simple MCP (Message Communication Protocol) server sample, designed to be easily integrated with applications like Claude Desktop. It provides a basic framework for communication and interaction.
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What is very-simple-mcp-server-sample?
This is a minimal MCP server example written in Node.js. It demonstrates the fundamental principles of an MCP server and its interaction with client applications.
How to use very-simple-mcp-server-sample?
- Install Node.js and npm. 2. Clone the repository. 3. Run
npm install
to install dependencies. 4. Runnpm run build
to build the server. 5. Configure your client application (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use the server by specifying the path to the builtindex.js
file.
Key features of very-simple-mcp-server-sample
Simple implementation (less than 50 lines of code)
Easy to build and deploy
Demonstrates basic MCP server functionality
Compatible with Claude Desktop
Node.js based
Use cases of very-simple-mcp-server-sample
Learning MCP server implementation
Integrating with Claude Desktop or similar applications
Creating custom tools for AI assistants
Prototyping new MCP-based features
Educational purposes
FAQ from very-simple-mcp-server-sample
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Message Communication Protocol. It's a protocol used for communication between applications, often used in the context of AI assistants and tools.
What is Claude Desktop?
What is Claude Desktop?
Claude Desktop is an application that can interact with MCP servers to extend its functionality.
How do I install Node.js and npm?
How do I install Node.js and npm?
You can download Node.js from the official Node.js website (nodejs.org). npm is included with Node.js.
What does npm install
do?
What does npm install
do?
npm install
installs the dependencies required by the server, as specified in the package.json
file.
Where can I find claude_desktop_config.json
?
Where can I find claude_desktop_config.json
?
The location of claude_desktop_config.json
depends on your Claude Desktop installation. Refer to the Claude Desktop documentation for its location.