MCP Server TypeScript Starter

What is MCP Server TypeScript Starter?

MCP Server TypeScript Starter is a template for building a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using TypeScript. It provides a basic setup with a sample tool implementation to help developers quickly start creating their own MCP servers.

How to use MCP Server TypeScript Starter?

Create a new directory, initialize an npm project, install the @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, zod, and TypeScript dev dependencies. Create src/index.ts as the main implementation file, run npm run build to compile, then configure the MCP server in your project’s settings (e.g., JSON with command and args).

Key features of MCP Server TypeScript Starter

• TypeScript configuration for type safety
• Basic MCP server setup
• Sample tool implementation included
• Uses Zod schema for tool parameter validation

Use cases of MCP Server TypeScript Starter

• Kickstarting a custom MCP tool server with TypeScript
• Prototyping MCP integrations with minimal boilerplate
• Learning how to define and register tools in an MCP server

FAQ from MCP Server TypeScript Starter

What dependencies does this template require?

It requires @modelcontextprotocol/sdk and zod at runtime; @types/node and typescript are dev dependencies.

How do I add a new tool to the server?

Use the server.tool() method in src/index.ts, providing a name, description, Zod schema for parameters, and a handler function.

What is the project structure?

The project contains src/index.ts, package.json, and tsconfig.json. All server logic lives in src/index.ts.

How is the MCP server configured?

You define one or more mcpServers entries in a JSON config, specifying a command, an optional --directory argument, and any additional arguments to run the script.

Can I configure multiple MCP servers?

Yes, add more entries to the mcpServers object in the configuration file.