MCP Server Template
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This template helps you quickly bootstrap a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server project based on recommended practices. It provides a foundation for building MCP servers with a structured project layout and tooling.
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What is MCP Server Template?
The MCP Server Template is a project template designed to accelerate the development of MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers. It provides a pre-configured project structure, build tools, and development environment to streamline the server creation process.
How to use MCP Server Template?
To create a new server, use the command npx create-mcp-server my-new-mcp-server. This will generate a new project directory, prompt for project details, copy the template files, and update the package.json file. After initialization, install dependencies with npm install, review the configuration, add tools and services, and start the development server with npm run dev.
Key features of MCP Server Template
Pre-configured project structure
Configuration management
Tool and service architecture
TypeScript support
Linting and formatting
Development and production build scripts
Use cases of MCP Server Template
Creating new MCP servers
Rapid prototyping of MCP services
Standardizing MCP server development
Building custom MCP tools
Developing and deploying MCP-based applications
FAQ from MCP Server Template
How do I add a new tool?
How do I add a new tool?
Define types, implement the service, define tool parameters, implement tool registration, register the tool, add configuration (if needed), add utilities (if needed), and write tests.
How do I run the server in development mode?
How do I run the server in development mode?
Use the command npm run dev.
How do I build the server for production?
How do I build the server for production?
Use the command npm run build.
How do I start the production build?
How do I start the production build?
Use the command npm start.
What is the purpose of the src directory?
What is the purpose of the src directory?
The src directory contains all the source code for the server, including configuration, services, tools, types, utilities, and the main application entry point.