MCP Starter Server

@MatthewDailey

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Basic information

About MCP Starter Server

A start template for a typescript mcp server

#mcp #mcp-starter #typescript #ai-assistant

MCP Starter 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.

Repository

MCP Starter Server tools

A simple example tool that takes a name parameter and returns a greeting

Overview

What is MCP Starter Server?

MCP Starter Server is a minimal ModelContextProtocol server template for building AI assistant tools. It provides a basic structure for creating MCP tools that can be used with AI assistants like Claude.

How to use MCP Starter Server?

Clone the repository, run npm install and npm run build, then add an mcp-starter entry to your Claude Desktop configuration file (claude_desktop_config.json) with the path to the built dist/index.cjs file. Restart Claude Desktop to load the server.

Key features of MCP Starter Server

Simple "hello world" tool example
TypeScript + esbuild setup
Development tools preconfigured
Supports development with MCP Inspector

Use cases of MCP Starter Server

Getting started with building custom MCP tools for AI assistants
Prototyping new tool ideas using a preconfigured template
Learning how MCP servers are structured and published

Frequently asked questions

What tools does MCP Starter Server include?

It includes one example tool called `hello_tool`, which takes a name parameter and returns a greeting.

How do I create new tools in MCP Starter Server?

Define the tool schema in `index.ts`, add it to the tools array in the `ListToolsRequestSchema` handler, and add the implementation in the `CallToolRequestSchema` handler.

How do I publish my MCP Starter Server?

Set up an NPM account and run `npm publish`. Others can then install your server using `npx` with the published package name.

How do I test MCP Starter Server during development?

Use the MCP Inspector by running `npm run inspect`, or run `npm run dev` to run both the watcher and inspector together.

What are the runtime requirements for MCP Starter Server?

The server requires Node.js and uses TypeScript with esbuild. It must be run with a ModelContextProtocol client such as the Claude desktop app.

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