Overview
What is MCP Server?
MCP Server is a Node.js-based server that can be built and run locally. It is configured as an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for use with Claude, as shown in the example Claude Desktop configuration.
How to use MCP Server?
Install dependencies with npm install, then build with npm run build, make the output file executable with chmod 755 ./build/index.js, and run it with node ./build/index.js. To integrate with Claude, add a JSON entry under mcpServers in the Claude configuration, specifying the Node.js binary path and the server’s built index.js file.
Key features of MCP Server
- Installed via npm
- Built with npm run build
- Run as a Node.js process
- Configured as an MCP server for Claude
Use cases of MCP Server
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FAQ from MCP Server
How do I install MCP Server?
Run npm install in the project directory.
How do I build MCP Server?
Run npm run build in the project directory.
How do I run MCP Server?
First run chmod 755 ./build/index.js to set execute permissions, then run node ./build/index.js.
How do I configure MCP Server with Claude?
Add a JSON object under mcpServers in the Claude configuration with the command set to the Node.js binary path and args containing the path to ./build/index.js. An example configuration is provided in the README.
What dependencies does MCP Server require?
The README only mentions an npm install step, implying Node.js and npm are required. No specific dependencies are listed.
