Simple MCP Server starter with StdioServerTransport

What is Simple MCP Server starter with StdioServerTransport?

This starter kit provides a simple foundation for creating an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server using the StdioServerTransport. It is intended for developers who want to quickly scaffold a new MCP server that communicates via standard input/output, with example tools and automatic integration with the Cursor editor.

How to use Simple MCP Server starter with StdioServerTransport?

Create a new MCP server by running pnpm dlx github:akoskm/mcp-server-stdio my-mcp-server (PNPM) or npm create @akoskm/mcp-server-stdio my-mcp-server (NPM). This generates a directory with the repository contents. Edit .cursor/mcp.json if you are not using Bun as the runtime. The server is automatically detected by Cursor; restart Cursor if needed.

Key features of Simple MCP Server starter with StdioServerTransport?

• Uses StdioServerTransport for MCP communication.
• Provides a ready‑to‑run tool template (two examples included).
• Default runtime is Bun; easily switchable via configuration.
• Automatically integrates with the Cursor editor.
• Simple scaffold for building custom MCP tools.

Use cases of Simple MCP Server starter with StdioServerTransport?

• Quickly prototyping MCP tools for the Cursor editor.
• Learning how to build an MCP server with basic tool definitions.
• Starting a new project that needs to expose tools via stdio.