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Very Simple MCP Server Sample

@ynaoto

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About Very Simple MCP Server Sample

The world most simplest MCP server sample, maybe.

Very Simple MCP Server Sample config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "very-simple-mcp-server-sample": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "<PATH_TO_HERE>/build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Very Simple MCP Server Sample tools

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Overview

What is very-simple-mcp-server-sample?

It is a minimal MCP server sample (less than 50 lines of code) that demonstrates the simplest possible integration with an MCP client such as Claude Desktop.

How to use very-simple-mcp-server-sample?

Install Node.js and npm, then run npm install and npm run build to produce a build folder. Configure the server in your MCP client’s settings—for Claude Desktop, add an entry to claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers with the command node and the argument pointing to <PATH_TO_HERE>/build/index.js. After setup, the server appears in “Available MCP Tools.”

Key features of very-simple-mcp-server-sample

  • Minimal codebase (less than 50 lines)
  • Builds with standard npm commands
  • Configurable via MCP client settings
  • Supports permission prompts for tool execution

Use cases of very-simple-mcp-server-sample

  • Learning how to implement a basic MCP server
  • Testing MCP client integration with a simple example
  • Demonstrating permission workflows in Claude Desktop

Frequently asked questions

1

What dependencies are required?

Node.js and npm must be installed. Installing Node.js also installs npm automatically.

2

How do I verify the server is configured correctly?

After configuration in Claude Desktop, the server and its tools should appear under “Available MCP Tools” in the tools panel.

3

What happens when I invoke a tool?

Claude Desktop will show a permission prompt. After granting permission, the tool executes and a result is displayed.

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