MCP Server
by chuckwilliams37
This repository provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server setup using Docker, integrating Redis and TimescaleDB for efficient data management. It leverages Docker Compose for orchestration and offers scripts for automated infrastructure tasks.
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What is MCP Server?
The MCP Server is a backend application designed to manage and serve model context data. It utilizes FastAPI as a web framework, Redis for caching, and TimescaleDB for time-series data storage, all orchestrated within a Docker environment.
How to use MCP Server?
To use the MCP Server, clone the repository, configure environment variables in the .env
file, build and start the Docker containers using docker compose build
and docker compose up -d
. The server can then be accessed at http://localhost:8080
. A systemd service is provided for auto-restart on reboot.
Key features of MCP Server
FastAPI web framework
Redis caching
TimescaleDB time-series database
Docker Compose orchestration
Configurable environment variables
Systemd service for auto-restart
Use cases of MCP Server
Serving model context data
Caching frequently accessed data
Storing time-series data related to models
Automated deployment and management of the MCP server
Rapid setup of MCP server environments
Deploying MCP server on cloud or on-premise infrastructure
FAQ from MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. The README doesn't define the specifics of the protocol itself.
What are the prerequisites for running this server?
What are the prerequisites for running this server?
Docker, Docker Compose, and Git are required. Zsh with Oh-My-Zsh is optional.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
Configure the server by modifying the .env
file with the appropriate environment variables.
How do I ensure the server restarts automatically?
How do I ensure the server restarts automatically?
Create and enable the provided systemd service file.
What is the purpose of the scripts/
directory?
What is the purpose of the scripts/
directory?
The scripts/
directory contains utility scripts to automate infrastructure tasks, such as setting up a fresh Ubuntu VM, initializing a Git repository, pushing to a remote repository, and configuring SSH access.