template-mcp-server
by mcpdotdirect
A CLI tool to quickly get started building your very own MCP (Model Context Protocol) server using FastMCP. It provides a basic server setup with both stdio and HTTP transport options.
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What is template-mcp-server?
This is a template for creating an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server using the FastMCP framework. It provides a pre-configured environment with basic server setup, transport options (stdio and HTTP), and a structure for defining MCP tools, resources, and prompts.
How to use template-mcp-server?
To use this template, you can use either npx @mcpdotdirect/create-mcp-server or npm init @mcpdotdirect/mcp-server. After creating the project, install dependencies using your preferred package manager (npm, yarn, pnpm, or bun) and start the server using npm start (stdio) or npm run start:http (HTTP). You can then connect to the server from Cursor or other MCP-compatible clients.
Key features of template-mcp-server
FastMCP Framework
Dual Transport Support (stdio/HTTP)
TypeScript Support
Extensible Architecture
Use cases of template-mcp-server
Building local development tools for Cursor
Creating shared tools for team collaboration
Developing MCP servers for web applications
Implementing custom tools and resources for specific workflows
FAQ from template-mcp-server
What is FastMCP?
What is FastMCP?
FastMCP is a framework that simplifies the implementation of Model Context Protocol servers.
What are the transport methods supported?
What are the transport methods supported?
The server supports stdio (command line) and HTTP (web) transport methods.
How do I connect to the server from Cursor?
How do I connect to the server from Cursor?
You can connect to the server from Cursor by adding a new MCP server in the Cursor settings, specifying either the command for stdio mode or the URL for SSE mode.
How can I customize the server?
How can I customize the server?
You can customize the server by adding custom tools, resources, and prompts, and by using environment variables to configure the HTTP port and host binding.
Where can I find more information about FastMCP and MCP?
Where can I find more information about FastMCP and MCP?
You can find more information about FastMCP at FastMCP GitHub Repository and about MCP at MCP Documentation.