Example FAQs

Question 1

What is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server?

Accepted Answer

An MCP server allows you to define tools that can be called from the command line or from other applications, enabling interaction with models and contexts in a standardized way.

Question 2

Where can I find the original blog post for creating an MCP Server in C#?

Accepted Answer

The original blog post can be found at https://devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/build-a-model-context-protocol-mcp-server-in-csharp/.

Question 3

What are the prerequisites for building an MCP server with this Example?

Accepted Answer

You'll need the .NET 9.0 SDK (or later) and Visual Studio Code (recommended) to follow this Example.

Question 4

How do I define tools for my MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Tools are defined as static methods with the `[McpServerTool]` attribute.  You can also add a `[Description]` attribute for documentation.

Question 5

How do I run the MCP server after building it?

Accepted Answer

You can start the server via the 'Start' button in the `.vscode/mcp.json` file or through the Agent view in Visual Studio Code.

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