MCP Server Setup Prompt
A prompt to help AI build MCP servers.
ChrisRoyse
README
MCP Server Setup Prompt
A simple, ready-to-use prompt for AI assistants to help you build Model Context Protocol (MCP) stdio servers.
🚀 How to Use This Repository
Just 2 simple steps:
- Copy the content from the
mcp-server-prompt.mdfile in this repository - Paste it into any AI assistant of your choice (Claude, ChatGPT, etc.)
That's it! No complex installation or setup required.
📋 What's Inside
The prompt file contains comprehensive instructions for AI assistants to guide you through:
- Setting up the proper Node.js environment
- Installing all required dependencies
- Creating the MCP server structure
- Implementing tools, resources, and prompts
- Testing and debugging your server
🌟 Why Use This Prompt?
This prompt is designed to make MCP server development as straightforward as possible. By letting an AI assistant guide you through the process, you avoid common pitfalls and implementation errors that can be frustrating for beginners.
The prompt includes all the critical details an AI needs to provide accurate guidance, including the often-overlooked technical requirements specific to MCP server development.
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License.
Created to simplify MCP server development for everyone.
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