Overview
What is README?
README is an example MCP server project that demonstrates implementing a StdioTransport-based server in Go. It is intended as a learning tool, not for production or practical use.
How to use README?
Download the binary and configure it in Cline by setting the command field to the absolute path of the downloaded binary. On macOS, you may need to remove the Gatekeeper quarantine attribute using xattr -d com.apple.quarantine <path> if execution is blocked.
Key features of README
- Example MCP server implementation for educational purposes
- Cross‑platform binary built with Go
- Uses StdioTransport to communicate with MCP clients
- Configurable via Cline’s
mcpServerssettings
Use cases of README
- Learning how to build a minimal MCP server in Go
- Testing MCP protocol interactions with clients like Cline
- Exploring the StdioTransport pattern
FAQ from README
What exactly does README do?
It is a demonstration MCP server that can be run via Cline’s MCP configuration. It shows the basic structure of an MCP server using Go’s StdioTransport.
Can I use README in production?
No. The README explicitly advises against downloading and testing the binary for practical use. It is a demonstration only.
How do I configure README in Cline?
Add a mcpServers entry with the name mcp-server-start, set command to the absolute path of the downloaded binary, and leave args empty.
I’m on macOS and the binary won’t run. What should I do?
macOS Gatekeeper may block the downloaded binary. Run xattr -d com.apple.quarantine <path-to-binary> to remove the quarantine flag.
Where can I find more information?
A companion blog post (in Japanese) is linked in the README for additional details about the implementation.
