Stdio FAQs

Question 1

What 'tools' or functionalities does Stdio expose?

Accepted Answer

Stdio provides two primary tools: `getMenu` for filtering and listing available drink items, and `getBeverage` for retrieving comprehensive details about a specific beverage.

Question 2

What is Stdio and what does it do?

Accepted Answer

Stdio is a Vanilla Kotlin-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that utilizes JSON-RPC 2.0 for communication over standard input/output streams. It's designed to expose specific functionalities as 'tools'.

Question 3

How does Stdio communicate with other applications?

Accepted Answer

Stdio communicates using the JSON-RPC 2.0 protocol, with all data exchanged via standard I/O streams (stdin and stdout). This design makes it highly versatile and easy to integrate.

Question 4

Can Stdio be embedded into other Kotlin projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Stdio is specifically designed to be embedded and run as a daemon process within existing Kotlin applications. This allows seamless integration of its MCP server capabilities into your projects.

Question 5

What are the main requirements to run Stdio?

Accepted Answer

To build and run Stdio, you need Java 17+ installed with `JAVA_HOME` properly set, and an executable Gradle Wrapper (`./gradlew`) for project management.

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