Solana Model Context Protocol (MCP) Demo

Name: Solana Model Context Protocol (MCP) Demo
Author: solana-foundation

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Repository

About Solana Model Context Protocol (MCP) Demo

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Basic information

Config

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "solana-dev-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
        "ts-node",
        "index.ts"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Solana Model Context Protocol (MCP) Demo?

It is a simple demonstration of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Solana development. It provides basic RPC methods (getBalance, getAccountInfo, getTransaction) and helpful prompts, serving as a foundation for developers to explore or extend MCP integration with Solana.

How to use Solana Model Context Protocol (MCP) Demo?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with pnpm, then generate a configuration file using pnpm generate-config or pnpm build && pnpm generate-config:js. Use the printed JSON to configure MCP clients like Claude, Windsurf, or Cursor. For inspection, run npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector ts-node index.ts.

Key features of Solana Model Context Protocol (MCP) Demo

Provides basic Solana RPC methods (getBalance, getAccountInfo, getTransaction)
Includes helpful prompts for Solana development
Designed as a demo foundation for extensions
Works with Claude, Windsurf, and Cursor via MCP
Written in TypeScript for Node.js environments

Use cases of Solana Model Context Protocol (MCP) Demo

Inspecting Solana account balances and information via AI
Fetching and interpreting Solana transaction details
Exploring Solana development through AI‑powered prompts
Building custom tools such as a priority fee estimator or anchor error explainer
Automating program deployment and upgrade workflows

FAQ from Solana Model Context Protocol (MCP) Demo

What does this MCP server provide?

It offers basic Solana RPC methods (getBalance, getAccountInfo, getTransaction) and a set of helpful prompts for Solana development tasks.

Is this server production‑ready?

No. The README states it is a simple example and should not be used in production, and notes that MCP lacks proper security measures.

What are the prerequisites?

Node.js v16 or higher and pnpm package manager (v9.10.0 or compatible) are required.

How do I configure this server with Claude or other MCP clients?

Generate a config file by running pnpm generate-config or pnpm build && pnpm generate-config:js, then add the resulting JSON to your MCP client’s configuration.

How can I extend this server?

You can add new tools, resources, and prompts. The README provides ideas such as a priority fee estimator, anchor error explainer, transaction builder, and custom RPC endpoints.