Go SDK

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A Go implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling seamless integration between LLM applications and external data sources and tools.

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What is Go SDK?

Go SDK is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to go implementation of the model context protocol (mcp), enabling seamless integration between llm applications and external data sources and tools.

A Go implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling seamless integration between LLM applications and external data sources and tools.

This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.

Features

  • A Go implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), ena

Use Cases

Implement Model Context Protocol in Go for LLM applications.
Integrate external data sources and tools with Go-based systems.
mark3labs

Maintainer

LicenseMIT
Languagego
Versionv1.0.0
UpdatedMay 22, 2026
Statushealthy
Maintenanceactive

Works with

ClaudeOpenAIwindowsmacoslinux

Installation

Manual Installation

npx mcp-go

Configuration

Configuration Details

Config File

claude_desktop_config.json

Performance

Response Metrics

Response Time< 200ms
ThroughputMedium

Resource Usage

Memory UsageLow
CPU UsageLow

How to Set Up and Use Go SDK

The Go SDK provides a Go implementation of the Model Context Protocol, enabling seamless integration between LLM applications and external data sources and tools. Build high-performance MCP servers and clients in Go for production deployments.

Prerequisites

  • Go 1.18 or higher installed
  • Basic knowledge of Go programming
  • An MCP client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
  • Git for cloning repository
1

Install Go

Verify Go is installed (1.18+). Download from golang.org if needed.

go version
2

Clone MCP Go SDK

Get the official Go SDK for Model Context Protocol.

git clone https://github.com/mark3labs/mcp-go
cd mcp-go
3

Examine examples

Study the included examples to understand Go MCP patterns.

4

Create your MCP server

Build a simple MCP server in Go using the SDK as a library.

5

Build executable

Compile your Go MCP server into a standalone binary.

go build -o my-mcp-server .
6

Connect to Claude Desktop

Configure Claude Desktop to use your compiled Go MCP server.

Go SDK Examples

MCP client configuration

Configure a Go-built MCP server in your client.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "go-server": {
      "command": "/path/to/my-mcp-server"
    }
  }
}

Prompts to try

Use these prompts to test your Go MCP server.

"Call the tools from my Go MCP server"
"Use my Go server to fetch data"
"Show me all resources available from my Go implementation"
"Test concurrent requests to my Go MCP server"

Troubleshooting Go SDK

Go compilation fails

Verify Go 1.18+ is installed with go version. Run go mod download to ensure dependencies are available. Check that the Go SDK is correctly imported in your code.

MCP server not connecting to Claude

Verify the binary has execute permissions on Linux/macOS. Check the path in Claude Desktop config is correct and absolute. Test the executable manually first to ensure it starts without errors.

Performance issues with Go server

Build with optimizations: go build -ldflags='-s -w'. Profile your server with pprof to identify bottlenecks. Ensure concurrent request handling is properly implemented with goroutines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Go SDK

What is Go SDK?

Go SDK is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that go implementation of the model context protocol (mcp), enabling seamless integration between llm applications and external data sources and tools. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.

How do I install Go SDK?

Follow the installation instructions on the Go SDK GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.

Which AI clients work with Go SDK?

Go SDK works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.

Is Go SDK free to use?

Yes, Go SDK is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.

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Quick Config Preview

{ "mcpServers": { "mcp-go": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "mcp-go"] } } }

Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json or .cursor/mcp.json

Read the full setup guide →

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