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MCP Server

by anishgowda21

This repository provides a collection of simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for local execution, designed to integrate with the Claude Desktop App. It allows you to perform tasks like file manipulation and command execution without an API key.

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What is MCP Server?

MCP servers enable local execution of commands, file operations, and other utilities, communicating via the Model Context Protocol. This repository provides a starting point for developers to experiment with or extend these servers.

How to use MCP Server?

To use these servers, you need Node v18 or higher and the Claude Desktop App installed. Clone the repository, build the individual server projects using npm run build, and configure the Claude app's config file with the correct paths to the built server executables. Restart the Claude app to enable the integration.

Key features of MCP Server

  • Local execution of commands

  • File system manipulation

  • Integration with Claude Desktop App

  • No API key required

Use cases of MCP Server

  • Automated file management with Claude

  • Executing shell commands within Claude

  • Creating custom tools for Claude

  • Fetching weather data via APIs

FAQ from MCP Server

What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol, a communication protocol for local execution.

What servers are included?

mcp-filesystem, mcp-cmd-exec, mcp-sse, and mcp-weather-node.

What are the prerequisites?

Node v18 or higher and Claude Desktop App.

How do I configure the Claude app?

Edit the Claude config file with the correct paths to the built server executables.

What is mcp-filesystem?

A clone of Anthropic’s official filesystem server, allowing file read/write operations within specified directories.