Create MCP Server
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Create MCP Server

A CLI tool based on the FastMCP framework for quickly building MCP servers, supporting both stdio and HTTP transport methods, including a structure for defining tools, resources, and prompts, and providing TypeScript support and development script configuration.
2.5 points
6.4K

What is MCP Server Template?

This template helps developers quickly set up a custom MCP server that connects AI models with applications. It provides the foundation for building tools that can be used directly in Cursor IDE or other MCP-compatible clients.

How to use this template?

Simply run the creation command, install dependencies, and start the server in either command-line (stdio) or web (HTTP) mode. The server can then be connected to compatible clients like Cursor IDE.

When should you use it?

Ideal when you need to: 1) Build custom AI-powered tools for development workflows 2) Create shared AI resources for your team 3) Develop specialized prompts or tools that integrate with your code editor

Key Features

FastMCP Framework
Built on FastMCP for simplified MCP server implementation with TypeScript support
Dual Transport Modes
Supports both stdio (command-line) and HTTP (web) communication protocols
Easy Extensibility
Simple structure for adding custom tools, resources and prompts
TypeScript Ready
Full TypeScript support with modern configuration for type safety
Advantages
Quick setup with pre-configured template
Works seamlessly with Cursor IDE
Flexible deployment options (local or remote)
Type-safe development experience
Limitations
Requires basic Node.js/TypeScript knowledge for customization
HTTP mode needs manual port management in team environments
Limited to MCP protocol compatible clients

Getting Started

Create your project
Initialize a new MCP server project using the template
Install dependencies
Install required packages using your preferred package manager
Choose operation mode
Decide whether to run in stdio (CLI) or HTTP (web) mode based on your needs
Connect to client
Configure your MCP client (like Cursor IDE) to connect to the running server

Usage Scenarios

Personal Coding Assistant
Create custom coding prompts that understand your specific project structure
Team Knowledge Base
Build shared resources accessible to all team members through their editors
Custom Dev Tools
Implement project-specific utilities like database query builders

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between stdio and HTTP modes?
Can I use this without Cursor IDE?
How do I add custom tools?
What port does HTTP mode use?

Additional Resources

FastMCP GitHub
Framework documentation and source code
MCP Official Docs
Model Context Protocol specifications
Cursor IDE
Primary MCP client for development workflows

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "my-mcp-stdio": {
      "command": "npm",
      "args": [
        "start"
      ],
      "env": {
        "NODE_ENV": "development"
      }
    },
    "my-mcp-sse": {
      "url": "http://localhost:3001/sse"
    }
  }
}
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