ming-mcp-server MCP Server

What is ming-mcp-server MCP Server?

A TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol server that implements a simple notes system. It provides resources for notes, tools for creating notes, and prompts for generating summaries. Aimed at developers exploring MCP concepts.

How to use ming-mcp-server MCP Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, and configure the server in Claude Desktop’s config file (claude_desktop_config.json) with the Node command and path to the built index.js. Use npm run watch for auto-rebuild during development.

Key features of ming-mcp-server MCP Server

• List and access text notes via note:// URIs
• Create new notes with title and content using the create_note tool
• Generate a summary of all stored notes via the summarize_notes prompt
• Notes include title, content, and metadata (plain text mime type)
• Built with TypeScript and follows core MCP patterns
• Debugging support via MCP Inspector (npm run inspector)

Use cases of ming-mcp-server MCP Server

• Learning how to implement MCP resources, tools, and prompts
• Building a lightweight note‑taking system that works with MCP clients
• Prototyping an LLM‑powered note summarization workflow
• Testing and debugging MCP server interactions with the Inspector

FAQ from ming-mcp-server MCP Server

What does this server do?

It is a reference MCP server that manages text notes. It exposes notes as resources, provides a tool to create notes, and offers a prompt to summarize all notes.

What are the dependencies and runtime requirements?

Node.js and npm are required. The server is written in TypeScript and must be built before use. It communicates over stdio, so no network port is needed.

Where is note data stored?

All notes are held in server state (in‑memory). Data is not persisted to disk or an external database.

How do I debug the server?

Use the MCP Inspector by running npm run inspector. It provides a URL with debugging tools for inspecting resource listings, tool calls, and prompt generation.

How is the server configured with a client?

For Claude Desktop, add an entry in the JSON config file (Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json, Windows: %APPDATA%/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json) with the command node and the absolute path to the built index.js.