MCP Minimal

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About MCP Minimal

A minimal MCP server to validate that MCP client configurations are working.

MCP Minimal config

No standard config provided

This server doesn't expose a parseable MCP config block in its README. See the repository for install instructions.

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Overview

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

Frequently asked questions

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.

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