MCP Server

What is MCP Server?

MCP Server is a Node.js project for testing MCP client and server communication. It manages advisors using natural language through two client tools: get-advisors and update-advisor. It is designed for developers working with the DeepSeek API.

How to use MCP Server?

Set the DEEPSEEK_API_KEY environment variable in a .env file. Build both server and client directories with npm run build. Run the server first using node server/build/index.js, then run the client with node client/build/index.js.

Key features of MCP Server

• Manages advisors via natural language commands
• Provides two tools: get-advisors and update-advisor
• Requires DeepSeek API key for authentication
• Uses a client–server architecture in Node.js
• Built and run with npm scripts

Use cases of MCP Server

• Retrieve advisor information using the get-advisors tool
• Update advisor details through natural language instructions
• Test the MCP protocol for client–server interactions

FAQ from MCP Server

How do I build MCP Server?

Set the DEEPSEEK_API_KEY in a .env file, then run npm run build in both the server and client folders.

How do I run MCP Server?

Start the server first: node server/build/index.js. Then run the client: node client/build/index.js.

What tools does the MCP client provide?

The client has two tools: get-advisors to retrieve advisors and update-advisor to modify advisor information using natural language.