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MCP Server Research Project

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About MCP Server Research Project

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Basic information

Category

Data & Analytics

Runtime

python

Transports

stdio

Publisher

ckz

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp_server_research": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "venv",
        "venv"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP Server Research Project?

It is a research repository that contains a reference implementation and demonstrations of the Message Coordination Protocol (MCP), a standardized way for distributed systems to communicate and coordinate actions.

How to use MCP Server Research Project?

Prerequisites are Python 3.8+, Flask, and Requests. Clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, install dependencies from requirements.txt, then run src/demo/simple_mcp_server.py. Optionally set DEBUG and PORT environment variables. Use src/demo/client_demo.py with --server, --duration, and --interval arguments to test client-server interaction.

Key features of MCP Server Research Project

  • Registers and tracks connected clients
  • Processes heartbeat, data, and command messages
  • Routes messages to appropriate destinations
  • Provides a web dashboard for monitoring system activity
  • Maintains an in-memory message history
  • Supports custom settings via environment variables

Use cases of MCP Server Research Project

  • Researching and prototyping MCP implementations
  • Demonstrating message coordination in distributed systems
  • Testing client-server communication patterns
  • Monitoring system activity through the web dashboard

FAQ from MCP Server Research Project

What are the prerequisites for running the server?

Python 3.8 or later, Flask, and Requests are required. See requirements.txt for the exact dependency list.

How do I run the demo server with custom settings?

Set environment variables DEBUG and PORT before running simple_mcp_server.py. Example: DEBUG=true PORT=5001.

How can I test the client-server interaction?

Run client_demo.py with arguments --server, --duration, and --interval. The client sends messages to the server and you can observe the server accepting connections.

What features does the demo server include?

It registers clients, processes heartbeat/data/command messages, routes messages, provides a web dashboard, and maintains in-memory message history.

What license is this project under?

The project is released under the MIT license.

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