Create MCP App
A CLI tool for quickly scaffolding Model Context Protocol (MCP) server applications with TypeScript support and modern development tooling
What is Create MCP App?
Create MCP App is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to cli tool for quickly scaffolding model context protocol (mcp) server applications with typescript support and modern development tooling
A CLI tool for quickly scaffolding Model Context Protocol (MCP) server applications with TypeScript support and modern development tooling
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A CLI tool for quickly scaffolding Model Context Protocol (M
Use Cases
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx create-mcp-appConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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How to Set Up and Use Create MCP App
Create MCP App is a CLI scaffolding tool that generates production-ready Model Context Protocol server and client projects in seconds, similar to create-react-app but for the MCP ecosystem. It produces TypeScript projects pre-configured with strict type checking, ESLint, Prettier, Husky git hooks, Jest testing, and Turborepo for monorepo management — eliminating the boilerplate setup that normally consumes hours when starting a new MCP integration. Developers building custom AI tooling use it to get a well-structured, immediately runnable MCP server template without manually wiring up the SDK, transport layer, or CI tooling.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 16.x or later installed
- pnpm 7.x or later (recommended package manager for the generated projects)
- npx available (ships with npm, no separate install needed)
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop to test the generated server
- Basic familiarity with TypeScript and the MCP protocol concepts
Scaffold a new MCP server project
Run the create-mcp-server-app scaffolder with npx, passing your desired project name. This creates a fully configured TypeScript MCP server in a new directory.
npx create-mcp-server-app@latest my-mcp-serverScaffold a companion MCP client (optional)
If you also need a client application to call your server during development, scaffold it with the matching client generator.
npx create-mcp-client-app@latest my-mcp-clientInstall dependencies in the generated project
Navigate into the generated server directory and install dependencies with pnpm. The project uses pnpm workspaces internally.
cd my-mcp-server
pnpm installBuild and run the server in development mode
Compile the TypeScript sources and start the dev watcher. The server will rebuild automatically on file changes.
pnpm build
pnpm devAdd the server to your MCP client configuration
Once built, point Claude Desktop or another MCP client at the generated server's entry point. The exact command depends on the output path in the generated tsconfig.json — typically dist/index.js.
{
"mcpServers": {
"my-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/my-mcp-server/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}Run tests and lint checks
The generated project ships with a Jest test suite and ESLint config. Run these before committing to ensure your custom tool implementations are correct.
pnpm test
pnpm lintCreate MCP App Examples
Client configuration
Example Claude Desktop config for a server scaffolded with create-mcp-server-app after building the TypeScript output.
{
"mcpServers": {
"my-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/Users/you/projects/my-mcp-server/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Prompts you can use after scaffolding and customizing a server with create-mcp-app.
- "List the tools available from my custom MCP server."
- "Call the example tool from my scaffolded server with the input 'hello world'."
- "Help me add a new tool to my MCP server that fetches weather data from an API."
- "Review my MCP server's tool definitions and suggest improvements to the input schemas."Troubleshooting Create MCP App
npx create-mcp-server-app fails with pnpm not found
Install pnpm globally first with npm install -g pnpm, then re-run the scaffolder. The generated project relies on pnpm for workspace management.
Claude Desktop shows the server as disconnected after configuring it
Ensure pnpm build has been run and dist/index.js exists. Verify the absolute path in the args array is correct. Check Claude Desktop logs for the exact startup error.
TypeScript compilation errors in the generated project
The template uses strict TypeScript settings. Run pnpm build to see the full error output, then fix type annotations in src/index.ts. The template's tsconfig.json settings can be relaxed by setting strict: false if needed during prototyping.
Frequently Asked Questions about Create MCP App
What is Create MCP App?
Create MCP App is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that cli tool for quickly scaffolding model context protocol (mcp) server applications with typescript support and modern development tooling It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Create MCP App?
Follow the installation instructions on the Create MCP App GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Create MCP App?
Create MCP App works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Create MCP App free to use?
Yes, Create MCP App is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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