Hello World MCP Server

Name: Hello World MCP Server
Author: jageenshukla

@jageenshukla

代码仓库

关于 Hello World MCP Server

Demostrate simple mcp server with typescript.

基本信息

分类

其他

运行时

node

传输方式

stdio

发布者

jageenshukla

配置

使用下面的配置,将此服务器添加到你的 MCP 客户端。

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "hello-world-mcp-server-jageenshukla": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
        "./dist/server.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

工具

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概览

What is Hello World MCP Server?

Hello World MCP Server is a demonstration server built with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) SDK. It integrates Express for HTTP endpoints, supports server-sent events (SSE) and message communication, and registers tools and prompts. It is intended for developers learning to set up and test a basic MCP server.

How to use Hello World MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, copy .env.example to .env and optionally change the PORT (default 4000). Build with npm run build, then start with npm start. For development with live reload, use npm run dev. Test using the MCP Inspector with npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector ./dist/server.js.

Key features of Hello World MCP Server

MCP SDK integration for tools and prompts
Express framework handling SSE and messages
Environment configuration via .env file
Full TypeScript support
Server-sent events (SSE) endpoints
Tools and prompts registration in modular code

Use cases of Hello World MCP Server

Learning how to set up an MCP server from scratch
Testing MCP tools and prompts in a local environment
Demonstrating SSE and message communication with Express
Prototyping MCP‑based applications with a minimal codebase
Debugging and inspecting server behavior using the MCP Inspector

FAQ from Hello World MCP Server

What is the purpose of Hello World MCP Server?

It is a reference implementation that shows how to create an MCP server with tools, prompts, SSE endpoints, and Express. It helps developers understand the basic structure and configuration.

How do I change the port the server runs on?

Edit the PORT variable in the .env file. The default port is 4000. If the port is already in use, update it and restart the server.

How can I test the server?

Use the MCP Inspector by running npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector ./dist/server.js. This opens an interactive interface to test the registered tools and prompts.