Basic MCP
A simple MCP server built with FastMCP for experimentation and learning purposes. Includes basic web tools like article fetching and serves as a human-readable template for building custom MCP servers.
What is Basic MCP?
Basic MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to simple mcp server built with fastmcp for experimentation and learning purposes. includes basic web tools like article fetching and serves as a human-readable template for building custom mcp servers....
A simple MCP server built with FastMCP for experimentation and learning purposes. Includes basic web tools like article fetching and serves as a human-readable template for building custom MCP servers.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
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- A simple MCP server built with FastMCP for experimentation a
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx basic-mcpConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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Resource Usage
Frequently Asked Questions about Basic MCP
What is Basic MCP?
Basic MCP is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that simple mcp server built with fastmcp for experimentation and learning purposes. includes basic web tools like article fetching and serves as a human-readable template for building custom mcp servers. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Basic MCP?
Follow the installation instructions on the Basic MCP GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Basic MCP?
Basic MCP works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Basic MCP free to use?
Yes, Basic MCP is open source and available under the AGPL 3.0 license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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