Test MCP Server
A sample MCP (Model Context Protocol) server with three tools that fetch data from public APIs.
Features
This server provides three tools:
get_quote: Fetches random inspirational quotes
get_joke: Fetches random programming jokes
get_advice: Fetches random advice
Installation
Clone this repository or download the files
Install dependencies:
Or using the package:
Usage
With Claude Desktop
Add this configuration to your Claude Desktop config file:
MacOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
Replace /absolute/path/to/test-mcp/ with the actual path to this directory.
Running Standalone
You can also run the server directly:
The server communicates via stdio and follows the MCP protocol.
Requirements
Python 3.10+
mcp >= 1.0.0
aiohttp >= 3.9.0
Development
To modify or extend this server:
Edit
src/test_mcp_server.pyAdd new tools in the
list_tools()functionImplement tool handlers in the
call_tool()function
License
MIT
This server cannot be installed
remote-capable server
The server can be hosted and run remotely because it primarily relies on remote services or has no dependency on the local environment.
A sample MCP server that fetches random inspirational quotes, programming jokes, and advice from public APIs. Provides three simple tools for testing and demonstration purposes.