MCP Express Server

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About MCP Express Server

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MCP Express Server config

No standard config provided

This server doesn't expose a parseable MCP config block in its README. See the repository for install instructions.

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MCP Express Server tools

Echoes back a message

Returns the current time in ISO format

Overview

What is MCP Express Server?

MCP Express Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with Node.js, Express, and TypeScript. It implements MCP tools, resources, and prompts, and supports both StdioServerTransport for command-line usage and an Express HTTP server for testing and debugging.

How to use MCP Express Server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build the TypeScript code with npm run build, then run with npm start for StdioServerTransport or npm run dev for the Express server. To integrate with Cursor, add the server configuration to ~/.cursor/mcp.json specifying the command and path to the built index.js.

Key features of MCP Express Server

Implements MCP tools, resources, and prompts
Supports StdioServerTransport for MCP clients
Includes an Express HTTP server for testing
Provides built-in tools: echo and getCurrentTime
Offers a sample resource (example://resource) and greeting prompt
Written in TypeScript for type safety

Use cases of MCP Express Server

Testing and debugging MCP server implementations locally
Integrating with MCP-compatible clients like Cursor
Learning how to build a minimal MCP server with Node.js
Prototyping custom MCP tools, resources, or prompts

Frequently asked questions

What transports does MCP Express Server support?

It supports StdioServerTransport for command-line usage and an Express HTTP server for testing and debugging.

What tools are available in MCP Express Server?

Two tools are provided: `echo` (echoes back a message) and `getCurrentTime` (returns the current time in ISO format).

How do I add this server to Cursor?

Add a configuration entry to `~/.cursor/mcp.json` with the command `node` and arguments pointing to the built `dist/index.js` file.

How can I test the MCP Express Server?

Run the Express server with `npm run dev` and access health check at `http://localhost:3000/health` or server info at `http://localhost:3000/info`.

What are the prerequisites for running MCP Express Server?

Node.js and npm are required. Dependencies are installed via `npm install`, and TypeScript compilation is done with `npm run build`.

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