mcpc

What is mcpc?

mcpc is a command-line tool that generates scaffolding for MCP (Model Context Protocol) server projects. It helps developers quickly set up a properly structured project with all necessary files and configurations for TypeScript or Python.

How to use mcpc?

Install mcpc via Cargo (Rust) using cargo install --path . from the repository or make install. Then run mcpc project_name [options] specifying language (-l py or -l ts) and package manager (-t). Optionally use the --test flag on generated Python servers to verify functionality.

Key features of mcpc

• Generate MCP server templates for TypeScript or Python
• Support for multiple package managers (pnpm, yarn, npm, uv)
• Automatic dependency installation with system dependency validation
• Git repository initialization with best-practice project structure
• Python test mode for verifying server functionality without Claude

Use cases of mcpc

• Rapidly bootstrap an MCP server project with official structure
• Create a weather-api MCP server using TypeScript and pnpm
• Set up a Python MCP server with uv and test it before Claude integration
• Standardize MCP server project scaffolding across a team

FAQ from mcpc

How do I install mcpc?

Prerequisites are Rust and Cargo. Build and install using make install or cargo install --path . from the cloned repository.

Which languages and package managers does mcpc support?

TypeScript (with pnpm, yarn, npm) and Python (with uv). Default language is TypeScript, default tool is pnpm for TypeScript and uv for Python.

How do I test a generated Python server without Claude?

Run python server.py --test after activating the virtual environment and installing dependencies. This verifies server functionality.

How do I integrate a generated server with Claude for Desktop?

Add an entry to Claude’s configuration file with the command and arguments pointing