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Generic MCP Server

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About Generic MCP Server

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Overview

What is Generic MCP Server?

A generic Model Context Protocol (MCP) server scaffold built with TypeScript that can be extended with custom tools and functionality. It uses the MCP SDK, Zod for schema validation, and is designed for integration with Claude Desktop.

How to use Generic MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with pnpm install, build with pnpm run build, then configure Claude Desktop by editing its claude_desktop_config.json to point to the built server executable and provide required environment variables.

Key features of Generic MCP Server

  • Custom tool scaffolding with Zod schema validation
  • Integrates natively with Claude Desktop via MCP
  • TypeScript-based project structure for type safety
  • Supports arbitrary environment variables for API keys
  • Pre‑configured build, watch, and prepare scripts

Use cases of Generic MCP Server

  • Building a custom MCP server for monitoring APIs (example: Datadog)
  • Extending Claude Desktop with proprietary or domain‑specific tools
  • Rapid prototyping of new MCP tool integrations
  • Serving as a starter template for MCP server development

Frequently asked questions

1

How do I install and build Generic MCP Server?

Clone the repository, run `pnpm install` in the project directory, then `pnpm run build` to compile the TypeScript code.

2

How do I add new tools to Generic MCP Server?

Define a tool schema using Zod, register it in the `ListToolsRequestSchema` handler, and implement its logic in the `CallToolRequestSchema` handler following the examples in `index.ts`.

3

How do I configure Generic MCP Server with Claude Desktop?

Edit `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` and add a server entry under `mcpServers` with the command `node`, the path to the built `dist/index.js`, and any required environment variables (e.g., `DD_API_KEY`, `DD_APP_KEY`, `DD_HOST`).

4

What are the runtime dependencies of Generic MCP Server?

The server requires Node.js and depends on `@modelcontextprotocol/sdk`, `zod`, `zod-to-json-schema`, and TypeScript development tools.

5

What environment variables does Generic MCP Server expect?

The README provides an example for a Datadog integration using `DD_API_KEY`, `DD_APP_KEY`, `DD_HOST`, and `NODE_ENV`. The actual required variables depend on the tools you implement.

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