Generic-MCP

What is Generic-MCP?

Generic-MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that allows calling generic APIs, including an echo tool and a CallAPI tool. It is designed for use with GitHub Copilot's agent mode and runs via stdio transport.

How to use Generic-MCP?

Build the project with dotnet restore and dotnet build, then configure it in a .vscode/mcp.json file using "command": "dotnet run --project <full path>". Start the server from the JSON file and, in GitHub Copilot chat, type commands like Run ReverseEcho with SuuperMCPServer or use CallAPI.

Key features of Generic-MCP

• Supports an echo tool and generic API calls
• Runs over stdio transport
• Integrates with GitHub Copilot Agent mode
• Requires .NET runtime to build and run
• Configured via a JSON file in .vscode

Use cases of Generic-MCP

• Testing API interactions through a local MCP server
• Integrating custom API calls into GitHub Copilot workflows
• Demonstrating MCP server setup with dotnet projects

FAQ from Generic-MCP

What tools does Generic-MCP provide?

It includes a ReverseEcho tool and a CallAPI tool based on the examples from Microsoft's MCP guide.

What are the system requirements?

The server requires the .NET SDK (dotnet) to restore, build, and run the project.

How do I connect Generic-MCP to my editor?

Create a mcp.json file in the .vscode folder with the command dotnet run --project <full path> under a "servers" entry.

Does Generic-MCP support authentication or custom transports?

The README only documents stdio transport with no mention of authentication mechanisms.