MCP Rust CLI server template

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Basic information

About MCP Rust CLI server template

A hello-world server for the Model Context Protocol

MCP Rust CLI server template config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "current-time": {
      "command": "mcp-rs-template",
      "args": [
        "--mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "API_KEY": "xxxx"
      }
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP Rust CLI server template?

MCP Rust CLI server template is a simple application template that demonstrates how to implement a Model Context Protocol (MCP) CLI server in Rust. MCP is an open protocol that enables seamless integration between LLM applications and external data sources and tools. This template is for developers building AI-powered IDEs, chat interfaces, or custom AI workflows using Rust.

How to use MCP Rust CLI server template?

Clone the repository, modify project information in Cargo.toml and src/mcp/mod.rs, then edit server handlers in src/mcp/prompts.rs, src/mcp/resources.rs, and src/mcp/tools.rs. Optionally modify JSON template files in src/mcp/templates/. Run with --mcp flag to enable the MCP server. For Claude Desktop integration, add a configuration entry to claude_desktop_config.json.

Key features of MCP Rust CLI server template

Implements MCP CLI server in Rust.
Based on rust-rpc-router JSON-RPC routing library.
Supports prompts, resources, and tools handlers.
Uses JSON template files for configuration.
CLI options for displaying resources, prompts, and tools.
Ready for Claude Desktop integration.

Use cases of MCP Rust CLI server template

Building a custom MCP server for AI-powered applications.
Prototyping an MCP server in Rust with minimal boilerplate.
Integrating with Claude Desktop as a context server.
Serving tools, resources, or prompts to LLM applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MCP Rust CLI server template?

It is a Rust application template that shows how to implement a CLI server using the Model Context Protocol, enabling LLMs to connect with external data and tools.

How do I install and run the server?

Clone the repository, modify the template as needed, then run the binary with the `--mcp` flag. The server can be used standalone or configured in Claude Desktop.

What are the runtime dependencies?

The template depends on the Rust ecosystem and the `rust-rpc-router` library. No other external runtime is required beyond standard Rust tooling.

How do I integrate with Claude Desktop?

Add a JSON entry to `claude_desktop_config.json` with the server command `mcp-rs-template --mcp` and any required environment variables like `API_KEY`. Logs can be checked with `tail` on the MCP log file.

Can I use JSON files for prompts, resources, and tools?

Yes, the template supports JSON templates in `src/mcp/templates/*.json` as an alternative to Rust handlers.

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