MCP Server Playground

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About MCP Server Playground

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Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "psaboia_mcp-server-playground": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli",
        "install",
        "mcp-server-playground",
        "--client",
        "claude"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is MCP Server Playground?

MCP Server Playground is a learning resource and sandbox for building and experimenting with an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server using TypeScript. Based on a tutorial and video, it is designed to test integrations with Claude Desktop and Cursor IDE.

How to use MCP Server Playground?

Clone the repository, run npm install, then npm run build to compile TypeScript code. Configure via environment variables in a .env file. Optionally install automatically via Smithery for Claude Desktop. Available scripts include npm run watch for development and npm run inspector for the MCP inspector tool.

Key features of MCP Server Playground

TypeScript-based server with better structure and error-checking
Modular design for easy extension with new commands
Integration-ready for Claude Desktop and Cursor IDE
Expandable sandbox environment for additional experiments

Use cases of MCP Server Playground

Learning how to build and configure an MCP server from a tutorial
Testing MCP server integrations with Claude Desktop
Experimenting with custom tools and modifications in Cursor IDE
Prototyping new server functionalities before production use
Teaching or demonstrating MCP server development in workshops

FAQ from MCP Server Playground

What are the prerequisites for running the server?

Node.js v12 or higher, npm (or Yarn), and TypeScript if not installed globally.

How do I install MCP Server Playground?

You can clone the repository, run npm install and npm build, or install automatically via Smithery with the command npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-server-playground --client claude.

Which IDEs does the server integrate with?

It is designed to work with Claude Desktop and Cursor IDE for an improved development experience.

Can I extend the server with my own tools?

Yes, the modular design makes it easy to add new commands, integrations, and features beyond the tutorial examples.

Is there a testing framework included?

The README does not mention a testing framework, but a roadmap item includes adding a testing framework.

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for running the server?

Node.js v12 or higher, npm (or Yarn), and TypeScript if not installed globally.

How do I install MCP Server Playground?

You can clone the repository, run `npm install` and `npm build`, or install automatically via Smithery with the command `npx -y @smithery/cli install mcp-server-playground --client claude`.

Which IDEs does the server integrate with?

It is designed to work with Claude Desktop and Cursor IDE for an improved development experience.

Can I extend the server with my own tools?

Yes, the modular design makes it easy to add new commands, integrations, and features beyond the tutorial examples.

Is there a testing framework included?

The README does not mention a testing framework, but a roadmap item includes adding a testing framework.

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