Startup Helper MCP is an AI-powered startup consultant for Korean entrepreneurs, providing comprehensive business analysis through specialized tools:

Core Capabilities:

• Commercial Area Analysis - Evaluate business districts with metrics on density, saturation, and market characteristics for specific locations using Kakao Map data

• Competitor Research - Identify and analyze nearby competing businesses within a specified radius, including franchise ratios and market entry potential

• Policy Fund Recommendations - Get personalized government and local support programs (loans, grants, mentorship) based on business type, startup stage, region, and founder profile (age, youth, women, disabled)

• Startup Checklist - Generate industry-specific preparation guides including required permits, licenses, estimated costs, and step-by-step procedures

• Business Trends Analysis - Access recent startup trends and industry growth/decline patterns to identify emerging opportunities

Key Features:

• Real-time data integration with Kakao Maps and SEMAS APIs

• Location-based analysis with customizable search radius

• Industry-specific insights for cafes, restaurants, convenience stores, beauty salons, and more

• Korean language interface optimized for local entrepreneurs

• Caching system for improved response times

• Supports both stdio and HTTP/SSE modes for MCP integration

Integrates with Kakao Map Local API to search locations, analyze commercial areas, find competitor businesses, and provide market saturation data for startup planning in Korea.

Supports deployment to Render's cloud platform with automatic Blueprint-based deployment or manual web service configuration for hosting the MCP server.

1. Click on "Install Server".

2. Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.

3. In the chat, type @ followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@Startup Helper MCP I'm thinking of opening a cafe near Hongdae. Can you analyze the competition and startup costs?"

That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.

Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.