mcp -template

This MCP server template provides a starting point for building a server that conforms to the MCP (Model Context Protocol) framework. It uses a Node.js/TypeScript setup where the project entry point is src/index.ts, and the development workflow is driven by npm scripts. To begin, clone the repository, install dependencies, and start the development server. The template exposes a dev script that typically launches a local development environment and enables MCP inspection via a browser-based MCP Inspector tool. You can then extend the server’s capabilities by implementing or wiring MCP handlers, commands, and context models in the src directory, with index.ts serving as the main entry. The tooling supports fast iteration during development, and once you’re ready, you can build the project for production deployment.

Prerequisites:

• Node.js and npm (or pnpm/yarn if preferred)
• Git

Steps:

1. Clone the repository git clone https://github.com/LSTM-Kirigaya/mcp-server-template cd mcp-server-template

2. Install dependencies npm install

3. Ensure the project entry is set to src/index.ts and that the build process compiles to a runnable output if you plan to run the production build. This template uses npm scripts for development and building. Typical scripts are available as:

   • npm run dev # start development server with MCP Inspector access
   • npm run build # compile the project for production

4. Start the development server npm run dev

5. Open the MCP Inspector in your browser as prompted to interact with the MCP server instance.

Tips and considerations:

• The template expects the entry point to be at src/index.ts; ensure your code exports the MCP server interface as expected by the framework.
• After building, the runnable output is typically located in a dist or build directory depending on your TS configuration. Update the run command accordingly if you switch to a post-build runtime command.
• The MCP Inspector provides tooling for testing and debugging MCP interactions; ensure your dev server is reachable at the expected localhost URL/port.
• If you plan to deploy, modify environment variables and production build settings as needed (e.g., API keys, endpoints, or port configuration).
• This template is intended for rapid prototyping; expand it with real MCP handlers, contexts, and capabilities as your project requirements evolve.