MCP Server

What is MCP Server?

MCP Server is a Node.js and TypeScript backend server built with Express.js, designed as a Master Control Program that provides Git integration through make commands. It includes built-in logging, environment configuration, and code quality tooling. This server is intended for developers who need a structured Node.js project with Git workflow automation and standard development tooling.

How to use MCP Server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, then build with npm run build. Start the development server with npm run dev. Verify it is running by visiting http://localhost:7777 – you should see the JSON response {"message": "MCP Server is running"}. Use make commands for Git operations: make git-add, make git-commit, make git-status.

Key features of MCP Server

• Express.js server with TypeScript support
• Winston logger for logging
• Environment configuration via .env
• Code quality with ESLint and Prettier
• Jest testing framework
• Git integration via make commands

Use cases of MCP Server

• Quickly scaffold a Node.js/TypeScript API server
• Automate Git add, commit, and status workflows
• Develop and test with built-in linting and formatting
• Serve as a starting point for larger Express-based projects

FAQ from MCP Server

What runtime dependencies are required?

Node.js v16 or higher and npm v7 or higher must be installed. Git is also required for the Git integration features.

How do I start the server?

Run npm run dev for development or npm run start for production after building with npm run build.

What port does the server listen on?

The default port is 7777, configurable via the PORT environment variable in the .env file.

How do I use Git commands through the server?

Use the make targets: make git-add files="..." to stage files, make git-commit message="..." to commit, and make git-status to check status.

Are there any limitations mentioned?

No specific limitations are documented. The server runs in single-instance mode on a single port, and Git commands assume the repository is already initialized.