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# Creating Templates
Learn how to create your own MCP server templates.
## Template Structure
A template consists of these required components:
```
templates/my-template/
├── template.json # Template metadata
├── Dockerfile # Container definition
├── src/ # Source code
│ └── server.py # MCP server implementation
├── docs/ # Documentation
│ └── index.md # Template documentation
├── tests/ # Test files
│ └── test_units.py # Unit tests
└── README.md # Usage instructions
```
## Template Metadata
The `template.json` file defines your template:
```json
{
"id": "my-template",
"name": "My Custom MCP Server",
"description": "A custom MCP server template",
"version": "1.0.0",
"author": "Your Name",
"requires": ["python>=3.10"],
"ports": [8080],
"environment": {
"MY_VAR": "default_value"
},
"capabilities": ["read", "write", "tools"]
}
```
## Creating with CLI
Use the built-in template creator:
```bash
mcpt create my-template
```
This will prompt you for template details and generate the structure.
## Next Steps
- See the development guides for detailed instructions
- Check [Testing Templates](testing.md) for testing guidelines
- Review existing templates in the `templates/` directory