Overview
What is iggy-mcp-server?
iggy-mcp-server is a TypeScript‑based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that implements a simple notes system. It demonstrates core MCP concepts by providing resources, tools, and prompts for managing text notes.
How to use iggy-mcp-server?
Install dependencies with npm install, build the server with npm run build, and for development use npm run watch. To use it with Claude Desktop, add the server configuration to the appropriate claude_desktop_config.json file, pointing to the built index.js.
Key features of iggy-mcp-server
- List and access notes via
note://URIs with metadata create_notetool to create new text notessummarize_notesprompt for generating a summary of all stored notes- Notes stored in server state with plain text mime type
- Built with TypeScript for type safety
Use cases of iggy-mcp-server
- Creating and managing simple text notes within an MCP environment
- Demonstrating MCP core concepts (resources, tools, prompts) for learning or testing
- Integrating a basic note‑taking capability into Claude Desktop workflows
- Prototyping MCP server patterns before building more complex systems
FAQ from iggy-mcp-server
How do I install and configure iggy-mcp-server?
Run npm install to install dependencies, then npm run build to compile the server. For Claude Desktop, add the server config to the claude_desktop_config.json file with the path to the built index.js.
What tools and resources does iggy-mcp-server provide?
It provides a note:// URI scheme for listing and accessing notes, a create_note tool that takes title and content parameters, and a summarize_notes prompt that returns a structured summary of all stored notes.
How do I debug iggy-mcp-server?
Use the MCP Inspector by running npm run inspector. This provides a URL to access debugging tools in your browser, as MCP servers communicate over stdio.
What are the runtime requirements?
iggy-mcp-server requires Node.js and npm. The server is written in TypeScript and must be built before use.
