Demo MCP server

What is Demo MCP server?

Demo MCP server is a lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides curl and database data retrieval capabilities. It is designed to run with MCPHost and can be containerized with Docker.

How to use Demo MCP server?

Build the Docker image with docker compose build, then install MCPHost (go install github.com/mark3labs/mcphost@latest), set the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY environment variable, and launch the server using mcphost --config ./mcp-server.json.

Key features of Demo MCP server

• Curl for HTTP requests
• Database data retrieval
• Docker containerized setup
• Integrates with MCPHost
• Supports Anthropic LLM provider

Use cases of Demo MCP server

• Querying databases through MCP tools
• Making HTTP requests via MCP interface
• Testing MCP server deployments with Docker
• Prototyping MCPHost‑based applications

FAQ from Demo MCP server

What dependencies are needed to run Demo MCP server?

You need Docker and Go installed. MCPHost is installed via go install github.com/mark3labs/mcphost@latest, and an Anthropic API key is required.

How do I build and start the server?

Build the Docker image with docker compose build. Then run mcphost --config ./mcp-server.json after setting the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY environment variable.

What tools does the server expose?

The server exposes a curl tool and a tool to get data from a database. The exact tool names are not specified in the README.

Which LLM providers are supported?

The README shows support for Anthropic (Claude 3.5 Sonnet). Other providers are not mentioned.

Where does the configuration live?

The configuration is in a JSON file specified by the --config flag (e.g., ./mcp-server.json). The file’s contents are not detailed in the README.