MCP Template

by adamwulf

Development/Tools macOS command line Swift SDK Model Control Protocol

MCP Template provides a barebones foundation for building Model Control Protocol (MCP) servers for macOS applications and command line tools. It demonstrates how to use the `mcp-swift-sdk` in a minimal way, making it easier to understand the basics of MCP integration.

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What is MCP Template?

MCP Template is a starting point for developers looking to implement MCP servers in their projects. It includes both a library template for integration into other projects and a simple command-line example to illustrate basic usage.

How to use MCP Template?

To use this template, clone or fork the repository, build the package using swift build, run the tests with swift test, and then modify the EasyMCP implementation to add your custom functionality. You can also extend the command line example or create your own Mac application. The MCP Inspector can be used to diagnose and debug a custom MCP server.

Key features of MCP Template

Basic Swift package structure
Command line "hello world" example tool
Command line stdio for direct MCP interaction via the run command
App Store safe command line stdio → standalone Mac app communication (Planned)
SSE server in a Package → example command line app for SSE-based MCP (Planned)

Use cases of MCP Template

Building MCP servers for macOS applications
Building MCP servers for command line tools
Reference implementation for using mcp-swift-sdk
Foundation for custom MCP server implementations

FAQ from MCP Template

What is MCP?

Model Control Protocol

What is mcp-swift-sdk?

A Swift SDK for implementing MCP servers.

How do I install the template?

Add the package to your Package.swift file using Swift Package Manager.

How do I run the command line example?

Use the mcpexample hello or mcpexample run commands.

How do I debug my MCP server?

Use the MCP Inspector and attach to the process in Xcode.