Example MCP Server built on Next.js

Name: Example MCP Server built on Next.js
Author: MarkArmsrong

@MarkArmsrong

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About Example MCP Server built on Next.js

MCP Server

#mcp #nextjs #server

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-for-nextjs": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "scripts/test-client.mjs",
        "https://mcp-for-next-js.vercel.app"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Example MCP Server built on Next.js?

This is a template for building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers using Next.js, designed for serverless deployment on Vercel. It provides scaffolding for tools, prompts, and resources, with an SSE endpoint and Redis integration.

How to use Example MCP Server built on Next.js?

Update app/mcp.ts with your tools, prompts, and resources following the MCP TypeScript SDK documentation. Deploy on Vercel with a Redis instance attached via process.env.REDIS_URL and Fluid compute enabled. A sample client script (scripts/test-client.mjs) is included for testing invocations.

Key features of Example MCP Server built on Next.js

Built on Next.js for serverless deployment on Vercel
Includes an SSE route for MCP communication
Requires Redis for state persistence
Supports custom tools, prompts, and resources via MCP SDK
Sample client script for testing invocations

Use cases of Example MCP Server built on Next.js

Deploying a production MCP server on Vercel
Building custom MCP tools with Next.js serverless functions
Integrating Redis-backed MCP resources
Prototyping MCP interactions with the included test client

FAQ from Example MCP Server built on Next.js

What runtime or dependencies are required?

Requires a Redis instance attached under process.env.REDIS_URL and Vercel Fluid compute enabled for efficient execution.

How do I deploy this server?

Deploy using the Next.js MCP template on Vercel. After enabling Fluid compute, open app/sse/route.ts and adjust max duration to 800 seconds if using a Vercel Pro or Enterprise account.