MCP Starter Project

@sharmatriloknath

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Basic information

About MCP Starter Project

How to setup mcp server and mcp client.

#mcp #mcp-server #mcp-client

MCP Starter Project config

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

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

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Overview

What is MCP Starter Project?

MCP Starter Project is a template for building AI applications with the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It includes a Python server that defines documentation search tools and a TypeScript client that connects to the server and integrates with HuggingFace models. It is designed for developers who want to learn or quickly prototype MCP‑based AI assistants.

How to use MCP Starter Project?

Set up the Python server by creating a virtual environment, installing dependencies, adding a .env file with SERPER_API_KEY, and running python main.py. For the client, install Node.js dependencies, add a .env with HUGGINGFACE_API_KEY, build the TypeScript code, then start it with node build/index.js ../mcp-server/main.py. Use the POST /chat endpoint with a JSON body containing query and sessionId to interact with the system.

Key features of MCP Starter Project

Documentation search tool for LangChain, LlamaIndex, and OpenAI
Session‑based conversation history management
Seamless integration of HuggingFace models with tool calls
Two HTTP endpoints: health check and chat
Robust error handling for API and tool execution

Use cases of MCP Starter Project

Building a documentation‑focused chatbot for popular AI libraries
Prototyping an MCP‑based conversational AI assistant
Learning how to implement MCP servers and clients
Creating a search‑enhanced help desk for developer documentation

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for MCP Starter Project?

You need Python 3.11+, Node.js 18+, a HuggingFace API key, and a Serper API key.

How do I configure environment variables?

Place your Serper API key in `mcp-server/.env` as `SERPER_API_KEY` and your HuggingFace API key in `mcp-clients/.env` as `HUGGINGFACE_API_KEY`.

What tools does the MCP server expose?

The server exposes a documentation search tool that can query LangChain, LlamaIndex, and OpenAI documentation.

How do I start the application?

First run `python main.py` from the `mcp-server` directory, then in another terminal run `node build/index.js ../mcp-server/main.py` from the `mcp-clients` directory.

What API endpoints are available?

The client serves `GET /health` for health checks and `POST /chat` for sending queries. The chat endpoint expects a JSON body with `query` and `sessionId` fields.

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