Boilerplate FAQs

Question 1

What are the benefits of using this boilerplate?

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Quickly start with a fully-functional MCP server, follow established architecture patterns, utilize a complete IP lookup example, leverage TypeScript for maintainability, and benefit from included testing infrastructure.

Question 2

What is Boilerplate MCP Server?

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It's a template for building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, enabling AI assistants like Claude and Cursor AI to connect to external data sources. It provides a pre-configured structure, proven architecture patterns, and a working example.

Question 3

How do I connect my AI assistant to this server?

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You can configure your MCP client (like Claude Desktop or Cursor AI) to run the server by specifying the command to execute the server. The README provides detailed instructions for both Claude Desktop and Cursor AI.

Question 4

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is an open standard allowing AI models to securely access external tools and data sources. This boilerplate implements the MCP standard, facilitating custom tool creation.

Question 5

Can I extend this boilerplate with my own custom tools?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The boilerplate is designed to be extended with custom tools. The architecture is layered, making it easy to add new services, controllers, tools, and CLI support. The README includes a section on 'Extending the Project'.

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