mcp-rs-template
by MCP-Mirror
mcp-rs-template is a simple application template that demonstrates how to implement an MCP CLI server in Rust. It provides a standardized way to connect LLMs with the context they need.
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What is mcp-rs-template?
mcp-rs-template is a Rust-based application template for building MCP (Model Context Protocol) CLI servers. It allows developers to create servers that can seamlessly integrate LLM applications with external data sources and tools.
How to use mcp-rs-template?
To use the template, clone the repository, modify the project information in Cargo.toml and src/mcp/mod.rs, and customize the server handlers for prompts, resources, and tools in their respective files. You can also modify the JSON templates for prompts, resources, and tools. Finally, configure your LLM application (e.g., Claude Desktop) to use the server by providing the command and arguments.
Key features of mcp-rs-template
Implements MCP CLI server in Rust
Provides handlers for prompts, resources, and tools
Supports JSON configuration for prompts, resources, and tools
Based on rust-rpc-router for JSON-RPC routing
Offers CLI options for enabling MCP server and displaying resources, prompts, and tools
Use cases of mcp-rs-template
Building AI-powered IDEs
Enhancing chat interfaces
Creating custom AI workflows
Integrating LLMs with external data sources
Connecting LLMs with external tools
FAQ from mcp-rs-template
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that enables seamless integration between LLM applications and external data sources and tools.
What is rust-rpc-router?
What is rust-rpc-router?
rust-rpc-router is a JSON-RPC routing library for Rust, used as the foundation for mcp-rs-template.
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?
Edit claude_desktop_config.json and add a server configuration with the command, arguments, and environment variables.
Where can I find the MCP specification?
Where can I find the MCP specification?
The MCP specification is available at https://spec.modelcontextprotocol.io/.
How do I check the MCP server logs?
How do I check the MCP server logs?
Use the command tail -n 20 -f ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp*.log to view the last 20 lines of the MCP server logs.