Overview
What is MCP Text Tools Demo?
MCP Text Tools Demo is a simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server example that provides a text reversal function. It is designed to be integrated with tools like Cursor for basic text manipulation.
How to use MCP Text Tools Demo?
Install using conda (Python 3.10) and pip. Run with python server.py for stdio mode (default) or python server.py --transport sse --port 8000 for SSE mode. Then configure it in Cursor's MCP settings using the appropriate type (stdio or sse) and command/URL.
Key features of MCP Text Tools Demo
- Provides a single tool:
reverse_textfor reversing strings - Supports both stdio and SSE transport modes
- Designed for easy integration with Cursor IDE
- Lightweight conda-based Python environment
- Simple command-line arguments for transport and port
Use cases of MCP Text Tools Demo
- Quickly reverse text strings within a Cursor editor session
- Serve as a minimal example for learning MCP server development
- Test MCP protocol connectivity between clients and servers
FAQ from MCP Text Tools Demo
What transport modes does this server support?
It supports stdio (default) and SSE with a configurable port (e.g., --port 8000).
How do I configure it in Cursor?
In Cursor, go to Features > MCP, click "+ Add New MCP Server", and choose Type: stdio (with a conda-run command) or Type: sse (with URL http://localhost:8000/sse).
What tool does this server provide?
The only tool is reverse_text, which accepts a string parameter text and returns its reversed version.
What are the runtime requirements?
It requires Python 3.10, a conda environment named mcp-server-demo, and dependencies listed in requirements.txt.
What should I watch out for when setting up?
Ensure the conda environment is activated before running the server, and replace /path/to/server.py with the actual path when configuring Cursor.
