Reference

What is Reference?

Reference is an MCP server defined by the linked GitHub repository (techwithtim/PythonMCPServer) and demonstrated in a YouTube video. It is intended as a Python-based reference MCP server that can be registered with local MCP clients.

How to use Reference?

Install uv using the provided command for your OS. Then, from the repository directory, run uv run mcp install .\main.py to register the script as a local MCP server. After registration, restart Claude Desktop if using it as the client.

Key features of Reference

• Setup via the uv package manager
• Registers as an MCP server for local clients
• Single-file Python script (main.py)

Use cases of Reference

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FAQ from Reference

How do I install Reference?

Install uv first (curl for Linux/macOS, iwr for Windows PowerShell), then run uv run mcp install .\main.py from the repository folder.

Do I need to restart my client after registering?

Yes, for Claude Desktop you must restart the application after running the installation command.

What is the main script for the server?

The main script is main.py located in the current directory where the install command is executed.