# MCP Client Integration
## Overview
The TAM MCP Server implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for seamless integration with AI models and applications.
## Supported Transports
### 1. STDIO Transport (Recommended)
Best for direct integration with MCP clients like Claude Desktop.
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tam-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@gvaibhav/tam-mcp-server"]
}
}
}
```
### 2. HTTP Transport
For web applications and REST API integrations.
```bash
# Start HTTP server
npm run start:http
# Access at http://localhost:3000
```
### 3. Server-Sent Events (SSE)
For real-time streaming applications.
```bash
# Start SSE server
npm run start:sse
# Connect to real-time events
```
## MCP Protocol Features
### Tools (28 available)
- **17 Data Access Tools**: Raw data from external APIs
- **11 Business Analysis Tools**: Advanced market calculations
### Prompts (15 available) ⭐ **NEW**
Professional business analysis templates organized in three categories:
- **Strategic Business Analysis** (5 prompts): Startup funding, PE research, corporate strategy, VC thesis, asset management
- **Crisis & Specialized Analysis** (5 prompts): Crisis management, regulatory impact, international expansion, technology disruption, ESG analysis
- **Quick Analysis & Guidance** (5 prompts): Market opportunity scan, competitive intelligence, investment screening, tool guidance, best practices
### Resources (3 available)
- Server health monitoring
- Configuration status
- API connectivity status
### Notifications
Real-time updates for:
- Market data changes
- Calculation completions
- System status changes
## Client Examples
### Claude Desktop Integration
Add to your Claude Desktop MCP configuration:
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"tam-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/tam-mcp-server/dist/index.js"],
"env": {
"ALPHA_VANTAGE_API_KEY": "your_key_here",
"FRED_API_KEY": "your_key_here"
}
}
}
}
```
### Custom Client Integration
See the [MCP SDK documentation](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/typescript-sdk) for building custom clients.
## Testing Integration
Use the provided Postman collections to test MCP functionality:
- [Postman Guide](postman-guide.md)
- [Environment Setup](postman-environments-guide.md)
- [Test Automation](postman-automation-guide.md)
## Troubleshooting
Common integration issues:
- Transport configuration problems
- Authentication failures
- Protocol version mismatches
- Network connectivity issues
For support, see [FAQ & Troubleshooting](faq.md).
