mcp -go

The mcp-go server is a Golang implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that provides efficient streaming HTTP transport with session management, authentication, and support for horizontal scaling. Developers can utilize this server to build scalable applications that require real-time data delivery and seamless user authentication, making it ideal for microservices architectures and high-performance applications.

Once connected to the mcp-go server, you can interact with it by sending HTTP requests that conform to the MCP specification. While specific tools are not documented for this server, you can use standard HTTP clients like Postman or curl to send commands and queries. The server is optimized for handling session-based interactions, so using session management features will yield the best performance and reliability.

Prerequisites

Before installing mcp-go, ensure you have Go installed on your machine. You can download it from golang.org.

Option A: Quick Start

For a quick start, you can clone the repository directly from GitHub:

git clone https://github.com/ggoodman/mcp-server-go.git
cd mcp-server-go

Option B: Global Install Alternative

To install mcp-go globally, run the following command:

go install github.com/ggoodman/mcp-server-go@latest

Make sure your Go bin directory is included in your PATH environment variable.

When configuring the mcp-go server, you might need to set environment variables for session management and authentication keys. Common gotchas include ensuring that your HTTP client supports streaming and properly handles session tokens. Be sure to consult the repository documentation for any additional configuration options that may enhance your setup.