Typescript Template FAQs

Question 1

How can I test the MCP server locally?

Accepted Answer

Install Ollama and Dive. Configure Dive to connect to your local Ollama instance and then point it to the running MCP server to test the tool integrations.

Question 2

What are the key technologies used in this template?

Accepted Answer

The template leverages TypeScript, Express.js for the server, and Server-Sent Events (SSE) for real-time communication. It is designed to work with Ollama and Dive.

Question 3

How do I get started with this template?

Accepted Answer

Clone the repository, run `npm i` (or your preferred package manager's install command), and then run `npm run dev`. Make sure you have Ollama running locally for testing.

Question 4

What is the Typescript Template for?

Accepted Answer

It's a boilerplate to quickly set up an MCP server using Express and Server-Sent Events (SSE) in TypeScript, enabling fast development and integration with platforms like Dive.

Question 5

What is MCP and why is it important?

Accepted Answer

MCP stands for Management Control Plane. In this context, it allows management and control of various tools within an application, such as integrating large language models and other services efficiently.

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