MCP Server Research

by ckz

Networking Message Coordination Protocol Distributed Systems Python Flask

This project contains research and demos related to MCP (Message Coordination Protocol) server implementation. It provides a reference implementation and demonstrations of the protocol in action.

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What is MCP Server Research?

A research project and demonstration of a Message Coordination Protocol (MCP) server. It provides a standardized way for distributed systems to communicate and coordinate actions.

How to use MCP Server Research?

Clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, install dependencies using pip install -r requirements.txt, and run the demo server using python simple_mcp_server.py. You can also run a client demo in a separate terminal to send messages to the server.

Key features of MCP Server Research

Registers and tracks connected clients
Processes various message types (heartbeat, data, command)
Routes messages to appropriate destinations
Provides a web dashboard for monitoring system activity
Maintains an in-memory message history

Use cases of MCP Server Research

Demonstrating message coordination in distributed systems
Testing and evaluating MCP implementations
Building a basic message server for experimentation
Learning about distributed system communication protocols

FAQ from MCP Server Research

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Message Coordination Protocol, a standardized way for distributed systems to communicate and coordinate actions.

What are the prerequisites for running the server?

You need Python 3.8+, Flask, and Requests installed.

How do I run the demo server?

Navigate to the src/demo directory and run python simple_mcp_server.py.

How do I run the client demo?

In a separate terminal, navigate to the src/demo directory and run python client_demo.py --server http://localhost:5001 --duration 30 --interval 2.

How can I contribute to the project?

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.