mcp-minimal

What is mcp-minimal?

A minimal MCP server designed to validate that MCP client configurations are working correctly. It is intended for developers and users who need a quick, lightweight way to confirm their MCP client setup.

How to use mcp-minimal?

Install the dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt. Detailed setup instructions for using Claude Desktop on Windows 10 with WSL 2 are available in the linked blog post. No other invocation commands are documented.

Key features of mcp-minimal

• Minimal server for MCP client validation
• Lightweight and easy to set up
• Works across platforms (Windows via WSL included)

Use cases of mcp-minimal

• Testing whether an MCP client configuration is correctly set up
• Validating communications with a bare-minimum MCP server
• Debugging initial MCP client‑server connectivity

FAQ from mcp-minimal

What is mcp-minimal used for?

It validates that MCP client configurations are working.

How do I install mcp-minimal?

Run pip install -r requirements.txt in the project directory.

Are there setup instructions for specific platforms?

Yes, the README links to detailed instructions for using Claude Desktop on Windows 10 with WSL 2.

What dependencies does it require?

Dependencies are listed in the requirements.txt file included in the repository.

Does it work with any MCP client?

It is designed to validate any MCP client configuration, with a specific example provided for Claude Desktop on Windows WSL.