FastMCP Starter FAQs

Question 1

What is FastMCP Starter?

Accepted Answer

FastMCP Starter is a simple Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation built with FastMCP, designed as a starter kit for developers to easily create and extend custom AI tools.

Question 2

Does FastMCP Starter integrate with GitHub Copilot?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it's designed for easy integration with GitHub Copilot. It includes specific VS Code configuration instructions to connect your MCP server and expose its custom tools to Copilot for enhanced LLM interactions.

Question 3

What are the core features of FastMCP Starter?

Accepted Answer

It offers a foundational MCP server, an example tool ('get_author_name'), easy extension for custom tools, Docker Compose setup for quick deployment, and seamless VS Code configuration for GitHub Copilot integration.

Question 4

How can I deploy the FastMCP Starter server?

Accepted Answer

You can quickly deploy the server using the provided Docker Compose setup. Simply run `docker compose up -d` from your project directory to get it running.

Question 5

How do I add new custom tools to my MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Adding new tools is straightforward: define your tool functions in `src/server.py` using the `@mcp.tool()` decorator, provide a docstring description, and then restart your server. The new tools will automatically become available to connected clients.

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