Star FAQs

Question 1

What communication protocols and methods does Star support?

Accepted Answer

Star implements the JSON-RPC 2.0 protocol over stdio for MCP communication. It supports core MCP methods including `initialize`, `initialized`, `tools/list` to discover tools, and `tools/call` to execute them.

Question 2

What are the benefits of using Star for an MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Star brings flexibility and extensibility to MCP servers by allowing dynamic tool definitions without recompilation. It simplifies tool management and enables rapid development of server-side functionalities using a powerful scripting language.

Question 3

What language is used for writing extensions in Star?

Accepted Answer

Extensions for Star are written in Starlark, a modern, Python-like scripting language. This provides a familiar and intuitive way to define server-side tools and logic.

Question 4

How does Star facilitate dynamic tool loading?

Accepted Answer

Star dynamically loads extensions from `.star` files, which define new MCP tools with a simple, Python-like Starlark syntax. These tools become available for execution on the MCP server.

Question 5

What is Star and its primary function?

Accepted Answer

Star is a Starlark-powered MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that enables dynamic loading and execution of tools. It allows developers to define custom server extensions using Starlark scripts.

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