MCP Claude Desktop Project Demo

What is MCP Claude Desktop Project Demo?

MCP Claude Desktop Project Demo is a demonstration MCP server built with FastMCP that exposes programmable tools and resources for arithmetic, note-taking, and real-time currency exchange. It integrates with Claude AI (Desktop or CLI) and allows calling tools via natural language or programmatic prompts.

How to use MCP Claude Desktop Project Demo?

Install Python 3.9+, uv, mcp (with cli and server extras), and httpx. Run the server and invoke tools like add(2, 3), get_exchange_rate("USD", "EUR"), add_note("Buy milk"), or read_notes() through Claude. Named resources like greeting://{name} and notes://latest_notes are also available.

Key features of MCP Claude Desktop Project Demo

• Arithmetic tools with error handling (add, subtract, multiply, divide)
• Real-time currency exchange rate lookup via public API
• Sticky notes tool: save, read, and summarize notes from a local file
• Dynamic greeting resource via greeting://{name}
• Prompt templates for summarization and calculation

Use cases of MCP Claude Desktop Project Demo

• Perform quick arithmetic operations through Claude AI conversations
• Fetch live currency conversion rates (e.g., USD to EUR) with a single command
• Maintain and retrieve personal notes using natural language from Claude
• Generate structured calculation prompts for repeatable operations

FAQ from MCP Claude Desktop Project Demo

What are the runtime requirements?

Python 3.9+, uv, mcp (with cli and server extras), and httpx for async API calls.

Can I use it without Claude Desktop?

It is designed to integrate with Claude AI (via Desktop or CLI), but the README focuses on Claude interaction.

Does it store notes persistently?

Yes, notes are stored in a local notes.txt file.

Where does the exchange rate data come from?

It fetches real-time rates from the public API at https://api.exchangerate-api.com.