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A working pattern for SSE-based MCP clients and servers
Overview

What is MCP SSE?

MCP SSE is a working pattern for Server-Sent Events (SSE) based clients and servers that utilize the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for real-time data communication.

How to use MCP SSE?

To use MCP SSE, ensure you have the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY set in your environment. Run the server with uv run weather.py and the client with uv run client.py http://0.0.0.0:8080/sse.

Key features of MCP SSE?

  • Real-time data communication using SSE
  • Decoupled server and client architecture
  • Integration with National Weather Service APIs for weather data

Use cases of MCP SSE?

  1. Building cloud-native applications that require real-time data updates.
  2. Creating weather forecasting tools that utilize live data.
  3. Developing agents that can connect to and interact with various tools in a decoupled manner.

FAQ from MCP SSE?

  • What is the purpose of using SSE in MCP?

SSE allows for a more efficient and decoupled communication model between clients and servers, suitable for cloud-native applications.

  • Can I customize the server's host and port?

Yes! You can configure the server's host and port using command line arguments.

  • What kind of data can I retrieve using MCP SSE?

You can retrieve various data types, including weather forecasts and alerts, by utilizing the provided tools.

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