HTTP Server with MCP Support
by jhgaylor
An HTTP server built with Express and TypeScript that serves both a webpage and a Model Context Protocol (MCP) endpoint. It provides a stateless MCP server implementation with modern Streamable HTTP transport.
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What is HTTP Server with MCP Support?
This is an HTTP server built with Express and TypeScript that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It allows LLMs to interact with external data and functionality through a standardized JSON-RPC API.
How to use HTTP Server with MCP Support?
To use the server, clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, build the TypeScript code with npm run build, and run the server in development mode with npm run dev. Interact with the MCP endpoint by sending POST requests to /mcp with a JSON-RPC payload, following the MCP specification. The server also serves a webpage at /.
Key features of HTTP Server with MCP Support
HTTP server with web and MCP functionality
Stateless MCP server implementation
TypeScript for type safety
Express.js for HTTP handling
Use cases of HTTP Server with MCP Support
Enabling LLMs to access external resources
Providing LLMs with tools to perform actions
Creating user prompts for LLMs
Integrating LLMs with existing systems
Building custom LLM agents
FAQ from HTTP Server with MCP Support
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standardized way for LLMs to interact with external data and functionality.
What are the requirements to run this server?
What are the requirements to run this server?
You need Node.js 18+ and npm or yarn installed.
How do I install the server?
How do I install the server?
Clone the repository, navigate to the directory, and run npm install.
How do I run the server in development mode?
How do I run the server in development mode?
Run npm run dev.
What endpoints are available?
What endpoints are available?
The server supports a web endpoint at / and an MCP endpoint at /mcp.