Example Remote Client
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What is Example Remote Client?
Example Remote Client is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp server for example remote client
MCP server for example remote client
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Manual Installation
npx example-remote-clientConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
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How to Set Up and Use Example Remote Client
The MCP Example Remote Client is an official reference implementation from the Model Context Protocol organization that demonstrates how to build a web-based client connecting to multiple remote MCP servers simultaneously over HTTP and SSE transports. It features real-time tool call visualization, MCP message tracing, and an inference provider abstraction layer starting with OpenRouter. Developers learning to build MCP clients or debug MCP protocol interactions can use it as a working testbed and starting point.
Prerequisites
- Node.js v18 or higher
- npm, yarn, or pnpm package manager
- An OpenRouter account and API key (for the inference provider abstraction)
- One or more running MCP servers to connect to
- A web browser to access the client UI at localhost:3000
Clone the repository
Clone the official MCP example remote client repository from the modelcontextprotocol organization.
git clone https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/example-remote-client.git
cd example-remote-clientInstall dependencies
Install all npm dependencies for the project.
npm installStart the development server
Run the development server. The client UI will be available at http://localhost:3000.
npm run devConnect to MCP servers via the UI
Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser and use the UI to add connections to remote MCP servers. The client supports HTTP and SSE transports. Enter the server URL in the connection panel.
Run tests and build for production
Verify the project with tests and build a production bundle if needed.
npm run test
npm run buildExample Remote Client Examples
Client configuration
This project is itself an MCP client, not a server. To connect it to an MCP server via HTTP transport, use the URL input in the UI after starting the dev server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"example-remote-client": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["example-remote-client"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Actions to perform in the example remote client UI to explore MCP protocol behavior.
- "Connect to an HTTP MCP server and list its available tools"
- "Send a tool call request and observe the real-time message trace"
- "Connect to multiple MCP servers simultaneously and compare their tool sets"
- "Use the SSE transport option to connect to a streaming MCP server"
- "Inspect raw MCP protocol messages in the debug/trace view"Troubleshooting Example Remote Client
Cannot connect to a remote MCP server (CORS errors in browser console)
The remote MCP server must set appropriate CORS headers to allow requests from localhost:3000 during development. Check the server's CORS configuration and add 'http://localhost:3000' as an allowed origin.
Dev server fails to start on port 3000
Port 3000 may be in use by another process. Check what is running with 'lsof -i :3000' (macOS/Linux) or 'netstat -ano | findstr :3000' (Windows) and stop the conflicting process, or configure the dev server to use a different port.
Note: this is a 'work in progress' reference implementation
As an official prototyping testbed, the example remote client may have incomplete features or breaking changes. Pin to a specific git commit for stability, and check the repository's open issues for known bugs before filing new ones.
Frequently Asked Questions about Example Remote Client
What is Example Remote Client?
Example Remote Client is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp server for example remote client It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Example Remote Client?
Follow the installation instructions on the Example Remote Client GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Example Remote Client?
Example Remote Client works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Example Remote Client free to use?
Yes, Example Remote Client is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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