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The ai MCP server is a Spring Boot-based implementation of the Model Context Protocol, designed to provide developers with a robust solution for managing and viewing file lists. With its ability to facilitate seamless interactions with file systems, this server allows you to efficiently query and access file information, making it an essential tool for applications requiring dynamic file management.

Once you have connected to the ai MCP server, you can interact with it via HTTP requests. You can utilize RESTful commands to retrieve file lists or specific file details. For best results, you can issue GET requests to the appropriate endpoints that the server exposes, which will return structured data about the files available in the system. Be sure to refer to the server's documentation for specific endpoint details and query parameters.

Prerequisites

Ensure you have Java Development Kit (JDK) installed on your machine, as this server is built on Spring Boot. You can check this using the command:

java -version

Option A: Quick start with npx

Currently, there is no npm package specified for this server, so you cannot use npx for quick installation.

Option B: Global install alternative

To run the ai MCP server, clone the repository and build it locally. Use the following commands:

git clone https://github.com/dzplus/ai-mcp-server.git  
cd ai-mcp-server  
./mvnw spring-boot:run  

This will start the server locally, and you can begin issuing commands to it.

To configure the ai MCP server effectively, make sure to set up any necessary environment variables, such as file paths and port settings, in your application.properties file. Common issues may arise from incorrect file permissions, so ensure that the server has access to the directories you wish to manage. Additionally, always check the server logs for any error messages that can provide insights into connectivity or configuration issues.