MCP Server Template
by 3dyuval
A clean template for building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. It provides a starting point for building your own MCP server that can be used with Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any other MCP client.
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What is MCP Server Template?
This is a template for building MCP servers, which allows AI systems like Claude to interact seamlessly with various data sources and tools. It provides a basic server structure with the MCP SDK, example tool definitions, error handling, and environment variable configuration.
How to use MCP Server Template?
- Clone the repository. 2. Install dependencies using
npm install. 3. Build the project usingnpm run build. 4. Customizepackage.jsonandsrc/index.tsto define your API response interface, add your tools and schemas, and implement the tool functionality. 5. Run the server usingnode build/index.js. 6. Configure your MCP client (Claude Desktop or Cursor) to connect to the server.
Key features of MCP Server Template
Basic server structure with the MCP SDK
Example tool definitions with commented placeholders
Error handling setup
Environment variable configuration via dotenv
Use cases of MCP Server Template
Building custom tools for Claude
Integrating external data sources with AI models
Creating secure two-way connections between AI systems and tools
Extending the capabilities of MCP clients like Claude Desktop and Cursor
FAQ from MCP Server Template
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard developed by Anthropic that enables AI systems like Claude to interact seamlessly with various data sources and tools, facilitating secure, two-way connections.
What are the prerequisites for using this template?
What are the prerequisites for using this template?
You need your API key for whatever service you're wrapping (if applicable), Node.js (v20 or higher), and an MCP client like Claude Desktop or Cursor.
How do I customize the template?
How do I customize the template?
Update package.json with your server name and details. Modify src/index.ts to define your API response interface, add your actual tools and their schemas, and implement the tool functionality. Update the formatting logic.
How do I run the server?
How do I run the server?
Run npm run build to build the project, then node build/index.js to start the server.
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use my server?
How do I configure Claude Desktop to use my server?
Add your server configuration to the claude_desktop_config.json file in the Claude application support directory, specifying the command and arguments to run your server.