MCP example Netlify Serverless Functions
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Overview
What is MCP example Netlify Serverless Functions?
A basic example site demonstrating how to develop and run serverless Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers using Netlify Functions. It includes a deployed serverless function and a customized URL for accessing the function.
How to use MCP example Netlify Serverless Functions?
Deploy your own version by clicking the "Deploy to Netlify" button, which clones the example, creates a Netlify project, and sets up an automated deployment pipeline. To run locally, clone the examples repo, install the Netlify CLI, run netlify dev, and then use the MCP inspector with npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector npx mcp-remote@next http://localhost:8888/mcp.
Key features of MCP example Netlify Serverless Functions
- Example of serverless MCP using Netlify Functions
- Accessible via a deployed demo site
- One-click deploy to Netlify
- Local development with
netlify dev - Uses the Model Context Protocol
Use cases of MCP example Netlify Serverless Functions
- Learning how to build and deploy an MCP server on Netlify
- Quickly prototyping serverless AI tool integrations
- Testing MCP clients against a live endpoint
FAQ from MCP example Netlify Serverless Functions
What is the purpose of this example?
It shows a basic approach to developing and running serverless MCP using Netlify Functions.
How can I deploy my own version?
Click the "Deploy to Netlify" button in the README. It will clone the repo, create a Netlify project, and set up automated deployments.
What do I need to run the example locally?
You need Git, Node.js, and the Netlify CLI installed globally (npm i -g netlify-cli). Then run netlify dev and the MCP inspector.
Where can I see the live demo?
The demo site is hosted at https://mcp-example-serverless.netlify.app/.
What transports or authentication does this example use?
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