MCP Montano
A TypeScript-based server project that can be integrated with Cursor IDE as an MCP (Model Control Protocol) server, enabling enhanced development capabilities.
What is MCP Montano?
MCP Montano is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to typescript-based server project that can be integrated with cursor ide as an mcp (model control protocol) server, enabling enhanced development capabilities.
A TypeScript-based server project that can be integrated with Cursor IDE as an MCP (Model Control Protocol) server, enabling enhanced development capabilities.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A TypeScript-based server project that can be integrated wit
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-montano-serverConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use MCP Montano
MCP Montano Server is a TypeScript-based Model Context Protocol server project created by Lucas Montano as a learning and demonstration resource for building MCP integrations with Cursor IDE. The repository serves as a hands-on starting point for developers who want to understand how to structure, build, and integrate a custom MCP server with AI-assisted development environments. It provides a runnable TypeScript server skeleton that can be connected to Cursor IDE's MCP client to explore the protocol and extend with custom tools.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or later with npm installed
- Git to clone the repository
- Cursor IDE (recommended MCP client for this server) or another MCP-compatible client
- Basic familiarity with TypeScript and MCP server concepts
Clone the repository
Clone the mcp-montano-server repository from GitHub to your local machine.
git clone https://github.com/lucasmontano/mcp-montano-server.gitInstall dependencies
Navigate into the project directory and install all Node.js dependencies.
cd mcp-montano-server && npm installBuild the project
Compile the TypeScript source to JavaScript in the build directory.
npm run buildRun in development mode (optional)
For development and exploration, run the server in watch mode so it recompiles on file changes.
npm run devAdd the server to your Cursor IDE MCP configuration
Open your Cursor MCP configuration and add the montano-mcp-server entry, pointing to the built index.js file in the build directory.
{
"mcpServers": {
"montano-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-montano-server/build/index.js"]
}
}
}Restart Cursor and extend with custom tools
Restart Cursor IDE to load the server. Explore the TypeScript source files in src/ to understand the server structure, then add your own MCP tools and resources following the existing patterns.
MCP Montano Examples
Client configuration
Cursor IDE MCP configuration entry for the MCP Montano Server pointing to the local built binary.
{
"mcpServers": {
"montano-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/Users/yourname/mcp-montano-server/build/index.js"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts to explore the server and understand MCP development with this template.
- "List all tools available in the Montano MCP server."
- "Show me the structure of the MCP server source code so I can understand how to add a new tool."
- "Help me add a new tool to this MCP server that reads a local markdown file and returns its contents."
- "Explain how the request handlers are registered in this TypeScript MCP server."
- "Run a quick test of all available tools in the montano-mcp-server."Troubleshooting MCP Montano
Node cannot find the build/index.js file when Cursor tries to start the server
Ensure you ran 'npm run build' after cloning and that the build directory was created. Verify the absolute path in your MCP config points to the correct location on disk ('ls /absolute/path/to/mcp-montano-server/build/index.js' should return the file).
TypeScript compilation errors when running npm run build
Run 'npm install' to ensure all type definitions and dependencies are installed. Check that your Node.js version is 18 or later with 'node --version'. Review the TypeScript errors in the terminal output and fix any type mismatches in src/ files you may have edited.
The server starts but no tools are visible in Cursor
Check the MCP configuration path in Cursor settings (Settings → MCP) to confirm the server entry is correctly saved. Fully restart Cursor (not just reload window) after making config changes. View the MCP server logs in Cursor's output panel for any startup errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Montano
What is MCP Montano?
MCP Montano is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that typescript-based server project that can be integrated with cursor ide as an mcp (model control protocol) server, enabling enhanced development capabilities. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Montano?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Montano GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Montano?
MCP Montano works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Montano free to use?
Yes, MCP Montano is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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