Fast MCP Local

# Getting Started with FastMCP Welcome to the FastMCP getting started guide! This tutorial will walk you through creating your first MCP server. ## Prerequisites Before you begin, make sure you have: - Python 3.10 or higher installed - Basic understanding of Python programming - Familiarity with command-line tools ## Installation First, install FastMCP using pip: ```bash pip install fastmcp ``` ## Creating Your First Server Let's create a simple MCP server: ```python from fastmcp import FastMCP mcp = FastMCP("my-first-server") @mcp.tool() def hello_world(name: str) -> str: """Say hello to someone""" return f"Hello, {name}!" if __name__ == "__main__": mcp.run() ``` ## Running the Server Save the code above as `server.py` and run it: ```bash python server.py ``` Your MCP server is now running and ready to accept connections! ## Next Steps - Learn about [advanced tools](../api/reference/tools.md) - Explore [resource management](../api/reference/resources.md) - Check out [best practices](best-practices.md)