MCP Server Tester
by UdhayaParameshwaran-ai
The MCP Server Testing Application is a Node.js web application designed to test the connectivity and basic functionality of a Modular Computational Prompting (MCP) server. It's useful for developers integrating with MCP-compatible AI backends.
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What is MCP Server Tester?
This is a Node.js application that provides a simple way to test the connectivity and functionality of an MCP (Modular Computational Prompting) server. It allows developers to validate the server's health and run basic prompts to ensure it's working as expected.
How to use MCP Server Tester?
To use this application, clone the repository, install the dependencies using npm install, and start the server with node server.js. Then, visit http://localhost:3000/ in your browser to access the testing interface. The interface allows you to specify the MCP server URL and send test requests.
Key features of MCP Server Tester
Tests basic connectivity to MCP servers
Validates /health endpoint (or HEAD request fallback)
Sends sample prompts to the /run endpoint
Displays server response, result/answer, execution steps/thoughts, and output schema
Use cases of MCP Server Tester
Verifying the functionality of a newly built MCP server
Troubleshooting issues with an existing MCP server
Ensuring compatibility with MCP standards
Testing the integration of an MCP server with other applications
FAQ from MCP Server Tester
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
An MCP (Modular Computational Prompting) server is an AI backend that follows a specific protocol for handling prompts and returning results.
What is the purpose of the /health endpoint?
What is the purpose of the /health endpoint?
The /health endpoint is used to check the server's availability and basic health status.
What does the /run endpoint do?
What does the /run endpoint do?
The /run endpoint is used to send prompts to the server for processing.
What kind of responses does the application display?
What kind of responses does the application display?
The application displays the raw server response, the extracted result/answer, any execution steps or thoughts provided by the server, and the output schema.
Can I use this application to test any AI backend?
Can I use this application to test any AI backend?
This application is specifically designed for testing MCP-compatible AI backends. It may not be suitable for testing other types of AI servers without modification.