TS Quickstart FAQs

Question 1

What is TS Quickstart?

Accepted Answer

TS Quickstart is a build-less TypeScript quickstart for developing MCP (Model Context Protocol) server implementations. It provides a basic server setup and example tools to get you started quickly.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for using TS Quickstart?

Accepted Answer

You'll need Git, NVM (Node Version Manager), and PNPM (package manager) installed. Follow the instructions in the README for setting up your environment.

Question 3

How do I extend the TS Quickstart server?

Accepted Answer

You can extend the server by copying and modifying existing tools in the `src/tools.ts` file.  Ensure you use the `.ts` extension when importing local files.

Question 4

What is MCP Inspector and how does it integrate with TS Quickstart?

Accepted Answer

MCP Inspector is a UI for interacting with MCP servers. TS Quickstart seamlessly integrates with it, allowing you to test and debug your MCP server implementations using a visual interface. It can be accessed at http://localhost:6274 when running.

Question 5

What are the key features of TS Quickstart?

Accepted Answer

Key features include build-free TypeScript development using Node v23, a basic MCP server implementation with stdio transport, example tools like fetching Hacker News stories, and easy server extension.

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