---
story_id: "0014"
title: "README and basic documentation"
created: "2025-10-09"
status: done
dependencies: ["0001", "0004"]
estimated_complexity: "low"
tags: ["documentation", "phase1"]
- status: in-progress
timestamp: 2025-10-10T02:33:35Z
- status: ready-for-review
timestamp: 2025-10-10T02:38:39Z
- status: done
timestamp: 2025-10-10T02:44:00Z
---
# Story 0014: README and basic documentation
## Description
Create comprehensive README.md with project overview, installation instructions, configuration guide, and usage examples. This is the primary entry point for developers discovering mcp-test-mcp.
## Acceptance Criteria
- [x] `README.md` created at project root
- [x] Project overview and purpose explained
- [x] Installation instructions (pip install, venv setup)
- [x] Claude Code/Desktop configuration example provided
- [x] Basic usage examples included
- [x] Links to detailed documentation
- [x] Contributing guidelines mentioned
- [x] License information included
- [x] Badges for build status, coverage (if applicable)
- [x] Quick start guide for first-time users
## Technical Notes
**Key sections:**
1. **Overview** - What is mcp-test-mcp and why use it
2. **The Problem** - Brief explanation of the broken loop
3. **Installation** - Step-by-step installation guide
4. **Configuration** - Claude Code MCP settings JSON example
5. **Quick Start** - First connection example
6. **Usage Examples** - Common workflows
7. **Documentation** - Links to detailed docs
8. **Contributing** - How to contribute
9. **License** - License information
**Configuration example:**
```json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-test-mcp": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_test_mcp"],
"transport": "stdio"
}
}
}
```
## AI Directives
**IMPORTANT**: As you work through this story, please mark checklist items as complete `[x]` as you finish them. This ensures that if we need to pause and resume work, we have a clear record of progress. Update the `status` field in the frontmatter when moving between stages (in-progress, ready-for-review, done, blocked).
Make README accessible to developers new to MCP. Include concrete examples.