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Example MCP Server

by mschwarzmueller

API/Management & ToolsNode.jsTypeScriptAPIChatbotOpenAI

This demo project showcases a backend service consumed by an MCP server, which exposes it to MCP clients. It includes an example MCP client, a simple AI chatbot, demonstrating the usage of the MCP server.

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What is Example MCP Server?

This project is a demonstration of the Model-Context-Protocol (MCP) architecture. It includes a backend service, an MCP server that exposes the service in a standardized way, and an MCP client (an AI chatbot) that consumes the server.

How to use Example MCP Server?

  1. Ensure Node.js 23.x or higher is installed. 2. Add an .env file with your OpenAI API key to the client folder. 3. In each folder (service, server, client), run npm install. 4. In each folder, run npm run dev to start the respective process.

Key features of Example MCP Server

  • Standardized API exposure via MCP

  • Example AI chatbot client

  • Backend service implementation

  • Node.js and TypeScript based

  • Demonstrates MCP principles

Use cases of Example MCP Server

  • Demonstrating MCP architecture

  • Building AI applications with custom data storage

  • Creating standardized APIs for different clients

  • Experimenting with Node.js and TypeScript

  • Learning about Model-Context-Protocol

FAQ from Example MCP Server

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model-Context-Protocol, a design pattern for building distributed systems.

What is the purpose of this demo?

This demo showcases a practical implementation of the MCP architecture.

What are the prerequisites for running this project?

Node.js 23.x or higher and an OpenAI API key are required.

How do I run the project?

Install dependencies and run npm run dev in each of the service, server, and client folders.

Is this production-ready code?

No, this is a basic demo implementation and may contain bugs.