toolcall
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@toolcallCreate a new MCP server with a greet tool."
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.
toolcall
Create MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers with zero boilerplate.
Features
Minimal API - Just two functions:
serve()andtool()Type-safe - Full TypeScript support with Zod schema validation
Multiple transports - Supports both stdio and HTTP
MCP compliant - Implements MCP protocol version
2024-11-05Client included - Connect to any MCP server programmatically
Related MCP server: Basic MCP Server
Installation
npm install toolcall zodQuick Start
Create an MCP server in just a few lines:
import { serve, tool } from 'toolcall'
import { z } from 'zod'
serve({
name: 'my-server',
version: '1.0.0',
tools: {
greet: tool({
description: 'Greet someone by name',
parameters: z.object({
name: z.string().describe('The name of the person to greet')
}),
execute: ({ name }) => `Hello, ${name}!`
}),
add: tool({
description: 'Add two numbers',
parameters: z.object({
a: z.number().describe('First number'),
b: z.number().describe('Second number')
}),
execute: ({ a, b }) => ({ result: a + b })
})
}
})Run it:
npx tsx server.tsClaude Code Integration
toolcall servers integrate seamlessly with Claude Code. Add your server to Claude Code's MCP configuration:
1. Create your server file
// my-tools.ts
import { serve, tool } from 'toolcall'
import { z } from 'zod'
serve({
name: 'my-tools',
tools: {
get_weather: tool({
description: 'Get current weather for a city',
parameters: z.object({
city: z.string().describe('City name'),
unit: z.enum(['celsius', 'fahrenheit']).default('celsius')
}),
execute: async ({ city, unit }) => {
// Your implementation here
return { city, temperature: 22, unit, condition: 'sunny' }
}
})
}
})2. Configure Claude Code
Add to your Claude Code MCP settings (~/.claude/claude_desktop_config.json or via Claude Code settings):
{
"mcpServers": {
"my-tools": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["tsx", "/path/to/my-tools.ts"]
}
}
}Or if you've compiled your TypeScript:
{
"mcpServers": {
"my-tools": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/my-tools.js"]
}
}
}3. Use in Claude Code
Once configured, Claude Code will automatically discover your tools. You can ask Claude to use them:
"Use my get_weather tool to check the weather in Tokyo"
API Reference
serve(options)
Creates and starts an MCP server.
serve({
name: 'my-server', // Server name (default: 'toolcall-server')
version: '1.0.0', // Server version (default: '1.0.0')
transport: 'stdio', // Transport type: 'stdio' | 'http' (default: 'stdio')
port: 3000, // Port for HTTP transport (default: 3000)
tools: { // Tool definitions
// ... your tools
}
})tool(definition)
Defines a type-safe tool with Zod schema validation.
tool({
description: 'Tool description shown to clients',
parameters: z.object({
// Zod schema for parameters
}),
execute: async (params) => {
// Tool implementation
// Can return string, object, or any JSON-serializable value
}
})Parameter Types
toolcall supports all Zod types:
import { z } from 'zod'
// Strings
z.string()
z.string().min(1).max(100)
z.string().email()
z.string().url()
// Numbers
z.number()
z.number().min(0).max(100)
z.number().int()
// Booleans
z.boolean()
// Enums
z.enum(['option1', 'option2', 'option3'])
// Arrays
z.array(z.string())
// Optional with defaults
z.string().optional()
z.number().default(10)
// Descriptions (shown in tool schema)
z.string().describe('Parameter description')Return Values
Tools can return any JSON-serializable value:
// String return
execute: ({ name }) => `Hello, ${name}!`
// Object return (automatically JSON-stringified)
execute: ({ a, b }) => ({ result: a + b, operation: 'addition' })
// Async operations
execute: async ({ url }) => {
const response = await fetch(url)
return await response.json()
}Transports
Stdio (Default)
The stdio transport reads JSON-RPC messages from stdin and writes responses to stdout. This is the standard transport for MCP servers used by Claude Code and other MCP clients.
serve({
transport: 'stdio', // or omit - stdio is default
tools: { /* ... */ }
})HTTP
The HTTP transport creates an HTTP server that accepts JSON-RPC POST requests.
serve({
transport: 'http',
port: 3000,
tools: { /* ... */ }
})Test with curl:
# Initialize
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000 \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"initialize","params":{"protocolVersion":"2024-11-05","capabilities":{}}}'
# List tools
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000 \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":2,"method":"tools/list","params":{}}'
# Call a tool
curl -X POST http://localhost:3000 \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":3,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"greet","arguments":{"name":"World"}}}'Client Usage
toolcall includes a client for connecting to any MCP server:
import { connect } from 'toolcall'
// Connect to a stdio server
const client = await connect('npx tsx ./server.ts')
// Or connect to an HTTP server
const client = await connect('http://localhost:3000')
// List available tools
console.log(client.listTools())
// Call a tool
const result = await client.call('greet', { name: 'World' })
console.log(result) // "Hello, World!"
// Clean up
client.close()Complete Example
import { serve, tool } from 'toolcall'
import { z } from 'zod'
serve({
name: 'example-server',
version: '1.0.0',
tools: {
// Simple string return
greet: tool({
description: 'Greet someone by name',
parameters: z.object({
name: z.string().describe('The name of the person to greet')
}),
execute: ({ name }) => `Hello, ${name}!`
}),
// Object return
add: tool({
description: 'Add two numbers together',
parameters: z.object({
a: z.number().describe('First number'),
b: z.number().describe('Second number')
}),
execute: ({ a, b }) => ({ result: a + b })
}),
// Async with enum and default
get_weather: tool({
description: 'Get the current weather for a city',
parameters: z.object({
city: z.string().describe('City name'),
unit: z.enum(['celsius', 'fahrenheit']).default('celsius').describe('Temperature unit')
}),
execute: async ({ city, unit }) => {
// Simulate API call
const temp = Math.round(Math.random() * 30 + 10)
const tempInUnit = unit === 'fahrenheit' ? Math.round(temp * 9 / 5 + 32) : temp
return {
city,
temperature: tempInUnit,
unit,
condition: ['sunny', 'cloudy', 'rainy'][Math.floor(Math.random() * 3)]
}
}
}),
// Constrained parameters
search: tool({
description: 'Search for information',
parameters: z.object({
query: z.string().describe('Search query'),
limit: z.number().min(1).max(100).default(10).describe('Maximum results')
}),
execute: async ({ query, limit }) => {
return {
query,
results: Array.from({ length: Math.min(limit, 3) }, (_, i) => ({
title: `Result ${i + 1} for "${query}"`,
url: `https://example.com/result/${i + 1}`
}))
}
}
})
}
})Error Handling
toolcall automatically validates parameters against your Zod schemas. Invalid parameters return a JSON-RPC error:
{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"error": {
"code": -32602,
"message": "Invalid parameters",
"data": {
"name": { "_errors": ["Required"] }
}
}
}Errors thrown in tool execution are caught and returned as internal errors:
{
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"error": {
"code": -32603,
"message": "Internal error",
"data": "Error message here"
}
}Protocol Details
toolcall implements the Model Context Protocol specification:
Protocol Version:
2024-11-05Transport: JSON-RPC 2.0 over stdio or HTTP
Methods:
initialize- Server initialization handshakenotifications/initialized- Client initialization acknowledgmenttools/list- List available toolstools/call- Execute a toolping- Health check
Development
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build
npm run build
# Watch mode
npm run dev
# Run example server
npx tsx examples/server.ts
# Run tests
npm testLicense
MIT
Author
Yi Min Yang (https://www.yiminyang.dev)
This server cannot be installed
Maintenance
Resources
Unclaimed servers have limited discoverability.
Looking for Admin?
If you are the server author, to access and configure the admin panel.
Related MCP Servers
- AlicenseDqualityCmaintenanceA simple TypeScript library for creating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with features like type safety, parameter validation, and a minimal code API.Last updated1192MIT
- FlicenseBqualityDmaintenanceA basic TypeScript implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed as a starting point for MCP development. Provides a minimal foundation for building custom MCP servers with stdio configuration for local integration with VS Code and GitHub Copilot.Last updated1
- Flicense-qualityDmaintenanceA Model Context Protocol (MCP) server template designed for building structured tools, prompts, and resources with built-in support for HTTP and STDIO transports. It provides a standardized framework for developers to create and deploy AI-driven services using TypeScript and Zod schema validation.Last updated15
- Alicense-qualityAmaintenanceA lightweight SDK for building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers with zero-config setup, automatic TypeScript type inference, and Zod runtime validation.Last updated182MIT
Related MCP Connectors
A Model Context Protocol server for Wix AI tools
MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for Appwrite
A comprehensive Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to interact with yo…
Latest Blog Posts
- Who's Calling? MCP Hosts Are an Identity Blind Spot (And the Spec Knows It)By Om-Shree-0709 on .mcpAgent IdentityOAuth 2.1
- Your AI Chatbot Just Exposed Your CEO's Salary to an InternBy Om-Shree-0709 on .Agent IdentityMCP SecurityOAuth Delegation
- Why MCP Servers Need Execution Sandboxing (And Why Your Current Stack Isn't Enough)By Om-Shree-0709 on .Agentic AiPrompt InjectionWebAssembly
MCP directory API
We provide all the information about MCP servers via our MCP API.
curl -X GET 'https://glama.ai/api/mcp/v1/servers/sceiler/toolcall'
If you have feedback or need assistance with the MCP directory API, please join our Discord server