Overview
What is MCP Primer Server?
MCP Primer Server is a TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server project designed to be a starting template. It provides a basic structure for building MCP servers and integrates with Cursor IDE.
How to use MCP Primer Server?
Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, then run in development mode using npm run dev or build and run in production with npm run build then npm start. Add the server to Cursor by editing the mcpServers configuration with the path to the built index.js.
Key features of MCP Primer Server
- TypeScript-based MCP server template.
- Easy setup with npm and Node.js.
- Integrated development mode with hot reload.
- Production build and start commands.
- Cursor IDE configuration example provided.
- MIT licensed.
Use cases of MCP Primer Server
- Learning how to create an MCP server from scratch.
- Starting point for building custom MCP servers.
- Prototyping new MCP integrations with Cursor.
- Reference for MCP server project structure.
FAQ from MCP Primer Server
What are the system requirements to run MCP Primer Server?
Node.js v18 or higher and npm are required. Cursor IDE is recommended but not mandatory.
How do I add MCP Primer Server to Cursor?
Add a JSON entry under mcpServers in Cursor's configuration, specifying the command node and the path to the built index.js file.
What is the project structure of MCP Primer Server?
The main folders are src/ for source code, build/ for compiled JavaScript, node_modules/ for dependencies, and configuration files like package.json and tsconfig.json.
What license does MCP Primer Server use?
It is licensed under the MIT License.
Does MCP Primer Server support other transports or authentication?
The README does not mention any additional transports or authentication methods beyond the default MCP setup. For details, refer to the official MCP documentation.
