Provides repository access via GitHub for cloning the MCP template codebase.
Leverages Node.js as the runtime environment for the MCP server, enabling data service implementations and API functionality.
Uses npm for package management and running scripts to build and start the MCP server.
Utilizes TypeScript for type-safe implementation of MCP server components, resources, and tools.
MCP Template - Build Your Own AI Server
A practical template for creating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers that enable AI assistants to interact with your data and services.
Overview
This template provides a foundation for building MCP servers - specialized services that AI assistants can connect to for accessing external data, performing operations, and extending their capabilities beyond their training data.
Key Capabilities:
- Expose data as queryable resources
- Provide custom tools for AI assistants to execute
- Handle real-time data operations (CRUD)
- Connect multiple data sources and services
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18+ and npm
- TypeScript knowledge
- Understanding of REST APIs or similar concepts
Quick Start
This launches a server with sample user data that demonstrates core MCP functionality.
Core Concepts
Resources
Resources represent data collections that AI assistants can query. Think of them as API endpoints that return structured data.
Tools
Tools are functions that AI assistants can execute to perform specific operations on your data.
Implementation Guide
1. Define Your Data Structure
Start by defining the shape of your data:
2. Register Resources
Make your data discoverable to AI assistants:
3. Add Custom Tools
Create specific operations for your use case:
4. Connect Real Data Sources
Replace in-memory storage with your actual data:
Project Structure
Start here: src/examples/server.ts
contains a complete implementation showing all concepts in practice.
Advanced Patterns
Multi-Resource Operations
Error Handling and Validation
Testing Your Server
Deployment Considerations
- Authentication: Add API keys or OAuth for production use
- Rate Limiting: Implement request throttling for high-traffic scenarios
- Data Validation: Always validate inputs from AI assistants
- Logging: Add comprehensive logging for debugging and monitoring
- Error Handling: Provide clear error messages that help AI assistants understand what went wrong
Next Steps
- Examine the examples - Understand the patterns by studying
src/examples/server.ts
- Adapt the data models - Replace sample data with your domain objects
- Add domain-specific tools - Create operations that match your business logic
- Connect real data sources - Integrate with databases, APIs, or file systems
- Test with AI assistants - Verify functionality with Claude, ChatGPT, or other MCP clients
This template provides the scaffolding - your domain expertise and data make it valuable.
This server cannot be installed
hybrid server
The server is able to function both locally and remotely, depending on the configuration or use case.
A template for building Model Context Protocol servers that allow AI assistants to interact with custom data and services through queryable resources and specialized tools.
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