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MCP Example: Server over stdio

@a-polishchuk

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Category

Other

Transports

stdio

Author

a-polishchuk

About MCP Example: Server over stdio

Simple MCP server implementation

MCP Example: Server over stdio config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Yes or No MCP": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "tsx",
        "<absolute_path_to>/stdio-example.ts",
        "--stdio"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP Example: Server over stdio?

MCP Example: Server over stdio is a simple demonstration MCP server that communicates over stdio using TypeScript. It is designed for use with Cursor and provides a yes/no answer tool for LLM interactions.

How to use MCP Example: Server over stdio?

Install Node.js v18 or newer, run npm install, then add the provided JSON configuration to Cursor's MCP settings, replacing <absolute_path_to> with the absolute path to stdio-example.ts. After setup, ask an LLM in Cursor a question ending with "yes or no" to invoke the tool.

Key features of MCP Example: Server over stdio

  • Example MCP server using stdio transport
  • Written in TypeScript
  • Easily extensible for custom MCP commands
  • Requires Node.js v18 or newer

Use cases of MCP Example: Server over stdio

  • Learning how to build MCP servers with stdio
  • Testing MCP integration in Cursor
  • Implementing a simple yes/no answer tool

Frequently asked questions

1

What runtime is required?

Node.js v18 or newer and npm.

2

How do I configure the server in Cursor?

Add the provided JSON snippet to Cursor Settings → MCP, replacing the path with the absolute path to `stdio-example.ts`.

3

What does the server do?

It provides a yes/no answer tool when invoked by an LLM in Cursor.

4

Is the server extensible?

Yes, the README states it is easily extensible for custom MCP commands.

5

Where is the source code?

The main file is `stdio-example.ts` in the repository.

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