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What is MCP Server Template?

MCP Server Template is a bootstrap tool that helps developers quickly scaffold a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server project following recommended practices. It generates a ready-to-develop project structure with configuration, service, and tool templates.

How to use MCP Server Template?

Run npx create-mcp-server my-new-mcp-server (or the locally linked version) to create a new project directory. After creation, change into the new directory, run npm install, then use npm run dev to start the development server with auto-reloading.

Key features of MCP Server Template

• Bootstrap a new MCP server project in one command.
• Prompts for project details (name, description) during initialization.
• Predefined project structure (src/config, src/services, src/tools, etc.).
• Includes TypeScript, ESLint, Prettier, and Husky configuration.
• Step-by-step guide for adding new tools and services.
• Development mode with ts-node and nodemon for auto-reloading.

Use cases of MCP Server Template

• Quickly scaffold a new MCP server for custom integrations.
• Learn MCP server development by following the structured template.
• Establish a consistent project baseline for multiple MCP server projects.

FAQ from MCP Server Template

How do I create a new MCP server using this template?

Run npx create-mcp-server my-new-mcp-server in your terminal. You will be prompted for project name and description; the template files are then copied into a new directory.

What are the steps after creating the project?

Change to the new directory, run npm install, optionally run npx husky install for pre-commit hooks, then use npm run dev to start developing. Build for production with npm run build and start with npm start.

How do I add a new tool to the generated server?

Define types in src/types, implement a service in src/services, create tool params and registration in src/tools, then register the tool in src/tools/index.ts. Update configuration in src/config/ConfigurationManager.ts if needed.

What configuration is included?

The template includes TypeScript (tsconfig.json), ESLint (.eslintrc.json), Prettier (.prettierrc.json), and Husky for Git hooks. The project structure places configuration logic in src/config/ConfigurationManager.ts.

Can I use this template without publishing to npm?

Yes. If not published, clone the template directory locally and run npm link inside it. Then use create-mcp-server my-new-mcp-server from any location.