MCP Server Demo
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This is an example and demo of an MCP (Meta-Control Protocol) server. It showcases how to interact with the server using JSON-RPC messages.
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What is MCP Server Demo?
This is a demonstration server implementing the Meta-Control Protocol (MCP). It provides examples of how to interact with an MCP server using JSON-RPC for various operations.
How to use MCP Server Demo?
The server can be run either by piping JSON-RPC messages to its standard input or by using the MCP inspector in 'dev' mode. Examples are provided for initializing the connection, sending notifications, pinging the server, listing available tools, and calling specific tools with arguments, including examples of error handling.
Key features of MCP Server Demo
JSON-RPC communication
Tool execution
Error handling
Initialization sequence
Example client interaction
Use cases of MCP Server Demo
Demonstrating MCP server implementation
Testing MCP client applications
Understanding JSON-RPC message structure
Prototyping new MCP tools
Learning MCP protocol basics
FAQ from MCP Server Demo
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Meta-Control Protocol, a protocol for controlling and interacting with applications.
How do I run the server?
How do I run the server?
You can run the server by piping JSON-RPC messages to its standard input using mcp run server.py or in 'dev' mode using mcp dev server.py.
What is the purpose of the 'initialize' request?
What is the purpose of the 'initialize' request?
The 'initialize' request is used to establish a connection with the server and exchange capabilities.
How do I call a tool?
How do I call a tool?
You can call a tool using the 'tools/call' method with the tool's name and arguments.
What happens if I provide invalid arguments to a tool?
What happens if I provide invalid arguments to a tool?
The server will return an error response indicating the issue with the arguments.