my-mcp-server

What is my-mcp-server?

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with mcp-framework. It serves as a starter template for creating custom MCP tools, including an example tool and support for easy tool generation via CLI. Designed for developers building MCP‑compliant servers for AI assistants.

How to use my-mcp-server?

Install dependencies and build with npm install && npm run build. Then configure the server in your Claude Desktop config file (e.g., claude_desktop_config.json) by pointing it to the compiled dist/index.js (local) or using npx my-mcp-server (published). Tools can be added via the mcp add tool <name> command.

Key features of my-mcp-server

• Built with the mcp-framework for rapid MCP server development.
• Includes an example tool (ExampleTool.ts) to get started.
• CLI command to add new tools (mcp add tool).
• Uses Zod for runtime input validation.
• Easy npm publishing for sharing your server.
• Pre‑configured to work with Claude Desktop.

Use cases of my-mcp-server

• Create a data‑processing tool for AI assistants.
• Build an API client tool to fetch external data.
• Develop a file‑handling tool for reading/writing local files.
• Prototype and distribute custom MCP servers with minimal boilerplate.

FAQ from my-mcp-server

What is mcp-framework?

mcp-framework is a framework for building MCP servers. It provides tool scaffolding, schema validation (Zod), and a CLI for adding components. See GitHub and docs.

How do I add a tool to my-mcp-server?

Run mcp add tool <tool-name> (e.g., mcp add tool data-processor) from the project root. The tool will be created in src/tools/.

How do I run my-mcp-server with Claude Desktop?

Add the server to your claude_desktop_config.json. For local development use "command": "node" with the path to dist/index.js. After publishing, use "command": "npx" with "args": ["my-mcp-server"].

What are the runtime requirements?

Node.js and npm. After building, the server can be run directly or via npx if published.

How do I publish my-mcp-server to npm?

Update package.json (name, version, etc.), build, then run npm login and npm publish. Users can then run it via npx my-mcp-server.