Lite
A simple lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration framework
What is Lite?
Lite is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to simple lightweight model context protocol (mcp) server integration framework
A simple lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server integration framework
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Features
- A simple lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server int
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx liteConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Lite
LiteMCP is a lightweight Python-based integration framework for building and running multiple Model Context Protocol servers under a single managed environment, providing a unified proxy, API server, and web interface. It ships with built-in example and school service templates to demonstrate the standard development patterns, and exposes all registered MCP servers through SSE, HTTP, and stdio transports. Teams use it when they want to host several custom MCP tools behind one gateway rather than managing each server's process individually.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.12 or later
- One of: Poetry, uv (recommended for speed), or Docker for dependency management
- Git to clone the repository
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
- Optional: Node.js 16+ if you want to use the built-in web interface on port 2345
Clone the repository
Clone the lite-mcp repository to your local machine.
git clone https://github.com/stonehill-2345/lite-mcp.git
cd lite-mcpInstall dependencies with uv (recommended)
Use uv for the fastest installation. Alternatively, use Poetry or Docker (see the repo README for those instructions).
uv sync
source .venv/bin/activateStart all services
Use the management script to bring up the API server (port 9000), proxy server (port 1888), and web interface (port 2345).
./scripts/manage.sh upVerify services are running
Check that the API server is healthy before connecting a client.
curl http://localhost:9000/api/v1/healthRetrieve client configuration
Query the API server to get the correct MCP config for your client (Cursor, Claude Desktop, etc.). Replace 'cursor' with your actual client type.
curl 'http://localhost:9000/api/v1/config?client_type=cursor&format=json'Add to your MCP client
Use the configuration returned by the API server, or configure Claude Desktop manually to connect via the proxy on port 1888.
{
"mcpServers": {
"lite-mcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "http://localhost:1888/mcp"
}
}
}Lite Examples
Client configuration (Claude Desktop via proxy)
Connect Claude Desktop to the LiteMCP proxy server running on port 1888. This gives access to all registered MCP servers through a single endpoint.
{
"mcpServers": {
"lite-mcp": {
"type": "http",
"url": "http://localhost:1888/mcp"
}
}
}Prompts to try
Sample prompts once LiteMCP is running and connected to your MCP client.
- "What MCP services are currently registered and available?"
- "List the student records managed by the school service."
- "Show me an example of how the example service handles a standard request."
- "What tools does the proxy expose across all registered servers?"Troubleshooting Lite
Port conflict when starting services — address already in use
Check for processes already using ports 9000, 1888, or 2345 with 'lsof -i :9000'. Modify the port settings in config/servers.yaml to use alternative ports, then update your MCP client configuration accordingly.
uv sync fails due to Python version mismatch
LiteMCP requires Python 3.12 or later. Run 'python --version' to check your version. Install Python 3.12+ via pyenv or your system package manager, then re-run 'uv sync'.
MCP client cannot connect to the proxy at localhost:1888
Ensure the manage.sh up command completed successfully by checking 'curl http://localhost:9000/api/v1/health'. If the API server is healthy but the proxy is not responding, start the proxy separately with './scripts/manage.sh proxy'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lite
What is Lite?
Lite is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that simple lightweight model context protocol (mcp) server integration framework It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Lite?
Follow the installation instructions on the Lite GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Lite?
Lite works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Lite free to use?
Yes, Lite is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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