MCP Server Template 🚀

Name: MCP Server Template 🚀
Author: 3dyuval

@3dyuval

Repository

About MCP Server Template 🚀

A template for building MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers for Claude and other AI assistants

#mcp #mcp-server #model-context-protocol

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-template-3dyuval": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is MCP Server Template 🚀?

MCP Server Template 🚀 is a clean, ready-to-use starting point for building custom servers that follow the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It provides a basic server structure with the MCP SDK, example tool definitions, and error handling, making it ideal for developers who want to build an MCP server for use with Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any other MCP client.

How to use MCP Server Template 🚀?

Clone the repository, run npm install and npm run build, then customize src/index.ts and package.json with your own tools, schemas, and API logic. Run your server directly with node build/index.js or configure it in Claude Desktop (by editing claude_desktop_config.json) or Cursor (via Settings > Features > MCP Servers) to point to the built index.js file.

Key features of MCP Server Template 🚀

Basic server structure using the official MCP SDK
Example tool definitions with commented placeholders
Error handling setup included out of the box
Environment variable configuration via dotenv
Designed for easy customization and extension

Use cases of MCP Server Template 🚀

Quickly prototyping a new MCP-compatible data source or tool
Creating a custom MCP server to expose internal APIs to Claude Desktop
Building a foundation for integrating any third‑party service as an MCP tool
Teaching or learning how to implement the Model Context Protocol

FAQ from MCP Server Template 🚀

What do I need before using this template?

You need Node.js v20 or higher, an MCP client (such as Claude Desktop or Cursor), and any API key(s) for the service you plan to wrap.

How do I customize the template for my own server?

Edit package.json with your server name and details, then modify src/index.ts to define your API response interface, add actual tool schemas, implement tool logic, and update formatting as needed.

How do I configure the server for Claude Desktop?

Create or edit the configuration file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows) and add an entry under mcpServers with the command node and the path to your build/index.js.

How do I configure the server for Cursor?

Open Cursor Settings, go to Features > MCP Servers, click “+ Add New MCP Server”, enter a nickname, select type “command”, and provide the command including any environment variables, e.g., env YOUR_API_KEY=your-api-key node /path/to/your/build/index.js.