MCP TS Quickstart

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Basic information

About MCP TS Quickstart

Build-less TypeScript quickstart for an MCP server implementation

#node #typescript #mcp#build-free#mcp-server

MCP TS Quickstart config

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Overview

What is MCP TS Quickstart?

MCP TS Quickstart is a basic MCP (Model Context Protocol) server implementation in TypeScript that fetches the top stories from Hacker News. It uses the stdio transport and requires no build step by utilizing Node v23. It is intended for developers learning MCP or prototyping MCP-based applications.

How to use MCP TS Quickstart?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with nvm and pnpm, then add the server to Claude Desktop using a JSON configuration that points to Node v23 and the src/index.ts file. Alternatively, run pnpm start to launch the server with the MCP Inspector UI for development and testing.

Key features of MCP TS Quickstart

Basic MCP server using stdio transport
Fetches top stories from Hacker News
Written in TypeScript without a build step
Requires Node v23
Easily extendable by adding new tools
Integrated with MCP Inspector for local testing

Use cases of MCP TS Quickstart

Learning how to create an MCP server in TypeScript
Quickly prototyping an MCP tool that interacts with Hacker News
Experimenting with the Model Context Protocol without complex setup
Extending the server with custom tools for other data sources

Frequently asked questions

What runtime does MCP TS Quickstart require?

It requires Node v23, as configured via `nvm` in the setup instructions.

Does MCP TS Quickstart require a build step?

No, it works without a build step by using Node v23's native TypeScript support.

How do I add a new tool to MCP TS Quickstart?

Copy the existing `topStories` tool from `src/tools.ts`, modify it, and register the new tool in `src/index.ts`. When importing local source files, use the `.ts` extension, and use `type` keyword for type imports.

How can I test the MCP TS Quickstart server?

Run `pnpm start` to launch the server with the MCP Inspector UI, available at `http://localhost:6274`. You can then interact with tools and restart the server from the UI.

How do I configure MCP TS Quickstart with Claude Desktop?

Add a JSON object under `mcpServers` in Claude Desktop's configuration, specifying the `command` as the path to Node v23 and `args` as the path to `src/index.ts`. See the MCP documentation for details.

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