mcp-template
by josmithiii
A barebones starting point for a new MCP server, designed to be used with AI coding assistants. It follows the Model Context Protocol and provides a foundation for building MCP servers with LLMs.
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What is mcp-template?
This is a basic template for creating a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server. It provides a minimal structure to get started with building an MCP server that can interact with Large Language Models (LLMs).
How to use mcp-template?
Open the directory in an AI coding assistant like Cursor or Windsurf. Then, describe the desired functionality of your MCP server to the AI assistant, which will help you build it based on this template.
Key features of mcp-template
Barebones structure
MCP compliant
Designed for AI coding assistants
LLM integration ready
Use cases of mcp-template
Creating custom MCP servers
Prototyping MCP applications
Learning about MCP
Building LLM-powered applications
FAQ from mcp-template
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for communication between applications and Large Language Models.
What is an AI coding assistant?
What is an AI coding assistant?
An AI coding assistant is a tool that uses artificial intelligence to help developers write code more efficiently.
Which AI coding assistants are recommended?
Which AI coding assistants are recommended?
The README mentions Cursor and Windsurf as examples, but any AI coding assistant should work.
What kind of MCP server can I build with this template?
What kind of MCP server can I build with this template?
You can build any type of MCP server that interacts with LLMs, depending on your specific needs and the capabilities of your AI coding assistant.
Where can I learn more about MCP?
Where can I learn more about MCP?
The README links to the Model Context Protocol website (modelcontextprotocol.io) and a YouTube video for more information.