MCP Server Management Scripts

This project provides a set of script tools for conveniently starting and managing MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers. It supports foreground and background modes and includes functions such as log management and process monitoring.

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What is an MCP server?

An MCP server is a set of tools and services that support the development workflow of the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It enables developers to quickly start, manage, and monitor multiple MCP services.

How to use an MCP server?

With simple scripts, you can easily start, stop, view logs, and manage your MCP server. Whether for local development or team collaboration, MCP provides efficient support.

Applicable scenarios

Suitable for developers who need to frequently test and debug MCP services, especially when building complex AI applications.

Main Features

One-click start of multiple serversStart multiple MCP servers simultaneously via scripts to simplify the development process.

Flexible log managementAutomatically clean up old log files and view logs in real-time in the terminal or files.

Support for background operationYou can choose to run the server in the background to handle other tasks simultaneously.

Centralized managementEasily list, stop, or view the status of servers through a management script.

Advantages and Limitations

Advantages

Simplify the management process of multiple servers.

Provide multiple operating modes to meet different needs.

Automatically clean up logs to save disk space.

Have good cross - platform compatibility and support multiple terminal environments.

Limitations

Additional configuration may be required for specific environments (e.g., when necessary software is not installed).

Familiarity with basic command - line operations may be required for some advanced features.

It cannot completely replace the manual debugging process.

How to Use

Install dependencies

Ensure that the required command - line tools and scripts are installed on the system.

Start the server

Run the script to start all configured MCP servers.

Manage the server

Use the management script to view the status, stop services, or view logs.

Usage Examples

Start all serversQuickly start all configured MCP services.

Stop a specific serverStop a specific numbered MCP server.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to add a new MCP server?

How to run the server in the background?

What if I forget the server number?

Related Resources

Official Documentation

A detailed guide on using the MCP server.

GitHub Repository

An open - source code repository and example projects.

Tutorial Video

A video tutorial for quickly getting started with the MCP server.

🚀 MCP Server Management Scripts

This repository contains scripts to easily start and manage MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers in development. These scripts simplify server management, allowing you to start, stop, and monitor servers with just a few commands.

✨ Features

start-mcp-servers.sh: Starts all your MCP servers.
manage-mcp-servers.sh: Helps you manage running MCP servers (list, stop, view logs, etc.).

📦 Installation

Ensure both scripts are executable:

chmod +x start-mcp-servers.sh manage-mcp-servers.sh

💻 Usage Examples

Basic Usage

To start all MCP servers:

./start-mcp-servers.sh

By default, this command will:

Clear any existing log files.
Run all servers in the foreground and display output in the current terminal.
Prefix each line with the server name for easy identification.

Advanced Usage

Run in Background Mode

If you want to run the servers in the background:

./start-mcp-servers.sh --background

In background mode, the script will attempt to start the servers using one of the following methods (in order of priority):

iTerm2 tabs (if using iTerm2).
Terminal.app windows (if using Terminal.app).
tmux sessions (if tmux is installed).
Background processes and write to log files (last resort).

Command-line Options

./start-mcp-servers.sh --help

Available options:

--background, -b: Run servers in the background.
--help, -h: Display help information.

Managing MCP Servers

The management script provides several commands to help you manage running MCP servers:

Display Help

./manage-mcp-servers.sh help

List Running Servers

./manage-mcp-servers.sh list

This will show all configured servers and their running status.

Stop Servers

Stop all servers:

./manage-mcp-servers.sh stop

Stop a specific server (by number):

./manage-mcp-servers.sh stop 1  # Stop the first server

View Logs

List all log files:

./manage-mcp-servers.sh logs

View the log of a specific server (by number):

./manage-mcp-servers.sh logs 1  # View the log of the first server

Bring Server to Foreground

./manage-mcp-servers.sh fg 1  # Bring the first server to the foreground

If it can't bring the server to the foreground, it will display the log file with real-time updates.

Adding a New MCP Server

To add a new MCP server, you only need to edit the start-mcp-servers.sh file:

Open start-mcp-servers.sh.
Find the MCP_SERVERS array at the top of the file.
Add the path of the new server to the array, for example:

"/path/to/your/new/mcp_server"

Save and close the file. The new server will start the next time you run the script.

Log Management

Automatic Log Cleaning

By default, the script automatically deletes old log files to save space. You can control the number of days to retain logs by modifying the LOG_RETENTION_DAYS variable:

# Find the following line in start-mcp-servers.sh:
LOG_RETENTION_DAYS=7  # For example, retain logs for 7 days

Foreground vs. Background Mode

Foreground Mode: In this mode, the servers will run in the current terminal window and stop when you close the window.
Background Mode: In this mode, the servers will continue running in the background even if you close the terminal window.

🔧 Technical Details

Startup Script (start-mcp-servers.sh)

Checks the status of all MCP servers.
Starts any non-running servers as needed.
Provides real-time output to monitor server status.
Automatically manages background processes and log files.

Management Script (manage-mcp-servers.sh)

Provides multiple commands to control servers.
Displays real-time status and logs.
Supports running servers in foreground or background mode.

Troubleshooting

Issue: Unable to Start a Specific MCP Server

Check if the path is correct.
Ensure the server file is executable.
View the log file for error information:

./manage-mcp-servers.sh logs <server_number>

Issue: Background Process Not Running

Check if the terminal window has been closed.
Ensure background mode is supported (iTerm2 or Terminal.app).
Use tmux or other session management tools to maintain the connection.

Common Error Codes and Log Messages

Code 1: Path does not exist or is inaccessible.
Code 2: Server file is not executable.
Code 3: Dependent services are not running.
Log Example:

[INFO] Starting MCP Server 1...
[ERROR] Failed to start server: Permission denied

Summary

These scripts provide great convenience for managing multiple MCP servers, support foreground and background modes, and provide detailed real-time status and log information. You can start, stop, and monitor servers with simple commands, helping you develop and maintain more efficiently.