mcp-simple

This repository contains a minimal MCP server implementation intended for coursework and experimentation. The server is designed to be a lightweight example of how an MCP server can be structured and interacted with using client tools. Once running, you can connect an MCP client to the server to exchange protocol messages, test basic MCP commands, and observe how requests and responses are handled by the server. The project is suitable for educational exploration, debugging custom MCP interactions, and as a starting point for extending functionality with additional endpoints, handlers, or protocol features. If you modify the code, you can iterate locally and verify behavior against the client tooling provided in the repository or your own MCP clients.

Prerequisites:

• Git is installed on your system.
• Access to a suitable runtime/environment based on the project language (e.g., Node.js, Python, or C++ toolchain).
• Optional: a MCP client for testing interactions.

Steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone <repository-url> cd mcp-simple-server

2. Install dependencies (choose the command matching the project language):

   • If the project uses Node.js: npm install
   • If the project uses Python: python -m venv venv source venv/bin/activate # on Windows use venv\Scripts\activate pip install -r requirements.txt
   • If the project uses a C++ toolchain, ensure a build system is available (e.g., CMake) and follow the project’s build instructions.

3. Run the server with the appropriate command for your environment. See the mcp_config section for the expected runtime entry point. For example, if using Node.js: node path/to/server.js Or, if the project provides a script, you might run: npm run start

4. Verify the server is listening on the expected port and respond to MCP client connections. Use a test client or curl-like tools as available in your environment.

Note: If the repository provides a Dockerfile or additional setup instructions, follow those specific commands to containerize and run the server.

Tips:

• If you encounter connection issues, verify that the server port is not blocked by a firewall and that the server process has permission to bind to the port.
• Check for a sample client or test script in the repository to validate basic MCP command exchanges.
• If you modify the server, re-run or rebuild to ensure changes are loaded by the running instance.
• Look for environment variable configuration in the repository (if any) to customize networking, logging level, or protocol options.
• Maintain a simple, well-documented changelog as you iterate on the server behavior for coursework and future reference.