Vercel Adapter FAQs

Question 1

What is the Vercel Adapter?

Accepted Answer

The Vercel Adapter is a library that allows you to run a stateless Python MCP server on Vercel Functions, enabling serverless deployment of MCP tools as edge functions.

Question 2

Can I use the Vercel Adapter for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can utilize Vercel's Hobby Tier to host your MCP server for free using the Vercel Adapter.

Question 3

How do I set up the Vercel Adapter?

Accepted Answer

Fork the repository, connect it to your Vercel account, and use the self-hosted installer script to configure your client.  Detailed instructions are available in the README.

Question 4

How does API key authentication work?

Accepted Answer

To enable authentication, set the `MCP_API_KEY` environment variable in your Vercel deployment. The installer will prompt for the key during client setup, and the bridge script handles including it in all requests.

Question 5

What are the benefits of using the Vercel Adapter?

Accepted Answer

The Vercel Adapter offers serverless, cost-effective MCP server deployment, easy setup with a self-hosting installer, enhanced security with API key authentication, and automatic client configuration. It is an ideal solution for users seeking to avoid the complexities of traditional server hosting.

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