Hello MCP Server

What is Hello MCP Server?

Hello MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to interact with external services and data sources. It is designed for use with Claude and other MCP-compatible AI assistants.

How to use Hello MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with pnpm install, build with pnpm run build, then either run tasks directly via forge task:run --ticker AAPL or add the server to Claude Desktop by modifying the claude_desktop_config.json file with the absolute path to the compiled index.js. For debugging, use npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector <absolute-path>.

Key features of Hello MCP Server

• Enables AI assistants to call external services via MCP tools
• Works with Claude and other MCP-compatible assistants
• Uses Forge task runner to define and execute tasks
• Tasks automatically become MCP tools without manual registration
• Supports direct task execution from the command line
• Includes MCP Inspector for debugging and testing

Use cases of Hello MCP Server

• Retrieve stock prices for a given ticker symbol via the stock:price task
• Add custom tasks (e.g., weather, database queries) using the Forge CLI
• Integrate with Claude Desktop to provide AI assistants with real-time data

FAQ from Hello MCP Server

What are the prerequisites for using Hello MCP Server?

You need Node.js v18 or higher, the pnpm package manager, and the Forge CLI installed globally (pnpm i -g @forgehive/forge-cli).

How do I add Hello MCP Server to Claude Desktop?

Build the project with pnpm run build, then edit your Claude Desktop configuration file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json) to add the server with the command node and the absolute path to dist/index.js.

How can I add a new task to Hello MCP Server?

Use forge task:create MODULE:TASK_NAME to generate a template, implement the task in the generated file, register it in src/runner.ts, and rebuild with pnpm run build. The server will expose it as an MCP tool automatically.

What is the MCP Inspector and how do I use it?

The MCP Inspector is a web-based debugging tool for MCP servers. Run npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector ABSOLUTE_PATH_TO_PROJECT/hello-mcp-server/dist/index.js to open an interface that lets you test your server's tools and see their responses.