MCP Server.exe

What is MCP Server.exe?

MCP Server.exe is a powerful executable server that runs standard Model Context Protocol (MCP) services and provides advanced features including tool chain execution, multi-service management, a pluggable tool system, and flexible deployment. It is designed for developers working with Cursor and xiaozhi.me integrations.

How to use MCP Server.exe?

Run via CLI using npx mcp_exe --mcp-config ./examples/mcp.json, with the packaged executable directly, or in WebSocket mode using --ws flag. It supports SSE, stdio, and WebSocket transport modes and auto-reloads on configuration file changes. Configuration is done through JSON (--mcp-config) or JavaScript (--mcp-js) files.

Key features of MCP Server.exe

• Tool chain execution for complex automation workflows
• Multiple MCP services with SSE and stdio modes
• Pluggable custom tool system via JavaScript
• Auto reload on config file changes
• Cronjob mode with desktop, email, and ntfy notifications
• Embedded integration as a standalone process

Use cases of MCP Server.exe

• Connecting MCP services to xiaozhi.me via WebSocket
• Combining multiple MCP services into one unified server
• Automating multi-step workflows with tool chains
• Running scheduled tasks with cronjobs and notifications
• Integrating MCP into existing applications as a subprocess

FAQ from MCP Server.exe

What is MCP Server.exe used for?

It is an executable MCP server that runs standard MCP services and adds advanced features like tool chains, multi-service combination, custom plugins, and cronjobs.

What transport modes does it support?

It supports SSE, stdio, and WebSocket modes. The default transport is SSE unless --ws or --transport stdio is specified.

How do I configure multiple MCP services?

Use a --mcp-config JSON file with the same format as Cursor's mcp.json, specifying SSE URLs or stdio commands for each service.

Does it support auto reload?

Yes, it listens for changes in --mcp-config and --mcp-js files and automatically reloads the server to apply the changes.

Can I use it as a library?

Yes, it exports McpRouterServer for programmatic use in Node.js (CommonJS and TypeScript/ESM).