Overview
What is mcp-cli-server-tools?
mcp-cli-server-tools is a CLI tool that generates MCP server projects from templates. It scaffolds a basic server-tools project with TypeScript, ES Modules, and key dependencies like the Model Context Protocol SDK and Zod.
How to use mcp-cli-server-tools?
Run npx mcp-cli-server-tools create [directory] to generate a new server-tools project in the specified directory.
Key features of mcp-cli-server-tools
- Generates a complete MCP server project scaffold
- TypeScript support out of the box
- Modern ES Modules setup with
"type": "module" - Built-in development scripts (
npm start,npm run build) - Includes peer dependencies
@modelcontextprotocol/sdkandzod
Use cases of mcp-cli-server-tools
- Quickly bootstrap a new MCP server project with common tooling
- Start developing MCP tools without manual project setup
- Create a consistent template for multiple MCP tool servers
FAQ from mcp-cli-server-tools
What runtime or environment does it require?
The generated project uses Node.js and TypeScript; it includes tsx as a dev dependency for running TypeScript directly.
What are the main dependencies in the generated project?
Peer dependencies are @modelcontextprotocol/sdk ^1.10.1 and zod ^3.24.3; dev dependencies include TypeScript, tsx, and @types/node.
How do I create a new MCP server tools project?
Run npx mcp-cli-server-tools create my-tools to generate a project in the my-tools directory.
Does the template include development scripts?
Yes, npm start starts development mode with watch, and npm run build builds the project.
How can I contribute to mcp-cli-server-tools itself?
Clone the repository, run npm install, make changes, test, and submit a pull request.
