MCP Server
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MCP server implementation for handling run_python requests
Overview
What is MCP Server?
MCP Server is a Python service that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to provide Python code execution through standardized API endpoints.
How to use MCP Server?
Install dependencies with pip install -r requirements.txt, start the server using python src/server.py, then send POST requests containing JSON with the key "code" to the /run_python endpoint.
Key features of MCP Server
- Implements Model Context Protocol for Python code execution.
- Exposes a
/run_pythonAPI endpoint. - Lightweight, single‑command startup.
- Uses standard HTTP POST with JSON payloads.
- Written in Python with modular structure.
Use cases of MCP Server
- Execute Python code remotely via API calls.
- Integrate Python execution capabilities into AI agent workflows.
- Provide a sandboxed code‑running service for development and testing.
FAQ from MCP Server
What runtime does MCP Server require?
Python 3 and the packages listed in requirements.txt.
How do I start MCP Server?
Run python src/server.py from the project root.
How do I run Python code using MCP Server?
Send a POST request to http://localhost:8000/run_python with a JSON body containing a "code" key set to the Python code string.
Does MCP Server support streaming or websocket transports?
No. The README only specifies a standard HTTP POST API.
What authentication or security is configured?
None. The README does not mention authentication; security must be implemented externally.