MCP Server Starter Template

Name: MCP Server Starter Template
Author: mgesteban

@mgesteban

About MCP Server Starter Template

This repository contains a ready-to-use Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that supercharges your development workflow. As a new developer, I created this tool to consolidate documentation and streamline my development process—now I'm sharing it with you.

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Overview

What is MCP Server Starter Template?

MCP Server Starter Template is a ready-to-use template for quickly setting up your own MCP (Model Context Protocol) server with documentation tools and an extensible architecture. It connects AI capabilities like Claude with local documentation tools, designed for developers who want to bootstrap an MCP server with minimal setup.

How to use MCP Server Starter Template?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, and start the server with npm start. Configure environment variables by checking the .env.example file. Connect the server to VS Code with the Claude extension to enable AI-powered documentation access.

Key features of MCP Server Starter Template

Ready-to-use documentation tools for React, OpenAI, AWS, TypeScript, Express, Vercel, and Supabase
Complete MCP server implementation with structured tool organization
Configuration system for easy customization
Extensible architecture – add your own tools via the src/tools directory
Runs locally on port 3000 for privacy and speed

Use cases of MCP Server Starter Template

Access official documentation for multiple technologies directly through Claude without manual searching
Leverage AI to generate documentation and solve development challenges
Automate project setup and track development progress within VS Code
Quickly prototype and test custom MCP tools with input validation and error handling

FAQ from MCP Server Starter Template

What is MCP?

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a protocol for extending AI capabilities through local servers. This template provides a quick way to bootstrap an MCP server with common tools and configurations.

What documentation tools are included out of the box?

The template includes documentation tools for React, OpenAI API, AWS Services, TypeScript, Express, Vercel, and Supabase.

How do I add custom tools to the server?

Create new tool files in the src/tools directory, register them in src/tools/index.js, and update configuration in src/config/settings.js. See the Custom Tools Guide for detailed instructions.

What are the dependencies to run this server?

You need Node.js and npm installed. The npm install command installs all required dependencies.

Where does the server run and how do I connect to it?

The server runs locally on your machine (port 3000). It is designed to be connected to VS Code with the Claude extension, enabling Claude to access documentation and assist with development tasks.