Mcp Starter FAQs

Question 1

What are the key features of MCP Starter?

Accepted Answer

It provides a simple "hello world" example, TypeScript + esbuild setup, preconfigured development tools, seamless integration with ModelContextProtocol, and includes the MCP Inspector for testing.

Question 2

How can I test and debug my MCP server during development?

Accepted Answer

Use the integrated MCP Inspector! Run `npm run inspect` for a visual interface to test and monitor MCP server interactions. Use `npm run dev` for watching files and auto-reloading in Inspector.

Question 3

What is MCP Starter?

Accepted Answer

MCP Starter is a minimal TypeScript template designed to help you quickly build ModelContextProtocol (MCP) servers for AI assistant tools, like those used with Claude.

Question 4

How do I integrate MCP Starter with Claude?

Accepted Answer

After cloning the repo and building, you need to configure Claude to use your MCP server by adding an entry to Claude's desktop config file (claude_desktop_config.json).

Question 5

How do I create new tools with MCP Starter?

Accepted Answer

Define the tool schema in `index.ts`, add it to the tools array in the `ListToolsRequestSchema` handler, and implement the tool's logic in the `CallToolRequestSchema` handler, using the `hello_tool` example as a guide.

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