MCP Boilerplate

# MCP Template TypeScript (Better Stack Community) **Repository**: https://github.com/betterstack-community/mcp-template-ts ## Overview A simple MCP server template for the TypeScript SDK. This is a minimal, community-driven starting point focused on quick setup and standardization. ## Tech Stack - **TypeScript** - Core language - **pnpm** - Package manager (evidenced by pnpm-lock.yaml) - **MIT License** - Open source licensing ## Project Structure ``` /src/ # Core implementation directory .gitignore # Git ignore rules package.json # Dependencies and scripts tsconfig.json # TypeScript configuration pnpm-lock.yaml # Package manager lock file ``` ## Key Features - ✅ Minimal, lightweight template - ✅ Pre-configured TypeScript environment - ✅ Standard project structure - ✅ Community-maintained - ✅ Quick setup focused ## Implementation Patterns - **Minimal Configuration**: Focused on essential setup only - **Standard Structure**: Follows common TypeScript project conventions - **Community Approach**: Maintained by Better Stack Community - **Template Philosophy**: Designed as foundational starting point ## Dependencies - Uses pnpm as package manager - TypeScript SDK integration - Standard TypeScript toolchain ## Unique Approaches - **Community-Driven**: Maintained by Better Stack Community - **Simplicity First**: Minimal configuration approach - **Quick Start**: Emphasizes rapid development setup - **Template Focus**: Explicitly designed as a template rather than example ## Recommended Use Cases - Developers new to MCP server development - Projects requiring minimal initial setup - Teams preferring pnpm as package manager - Quick prototyping and experimentation ## Analysis This template excels in simplicity and quick setup. It's ideal for developers who want a clean slate with basic TypeScript configuration already handled, allowing them to focus on MCP-specific implementation rather than project setup.