MCP Template TypeScript
A simple MCP server template for the TypeScript SDK.
What is MCP Template TypeScript?
MCP Template TypeScript is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to simple mcp server template for the typescript sdk.
A simple MCP server template for the TypeScript SDK.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A simple MCP server template for the TypeScript SDK.
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-template-tsConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use MCP Template TypeScript
MCP Template TypeScript is a starter template from the BetterStack community that provides a minimal, working MCP server scaffold built on the official TypeScript SDK. It is designed to help developers quickly bootstrap new MCP servers without having to wire up protocol boilerplate from scratch. Use it as a foundation when you want to build a custom MCP server that exposes your own tools, resources, or prompts to AI assistants like Claude.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher installed
- An MCP-compatible client (e.g., Claude Desktop or Claude Code)
- Basic familiarity with TypeScript and the MCP protocol
- npm or npx available in your terminal
Run the template with npx
You can start the MCP server directly using npx without a global install. This is the fastest way to try the template or run it as a one-off server process.
npx mcp-template-tsClone the repository to customize
To build your own MCP server from this template, clone the repository so you can edit the source files and add your own tools and capabilities.
git clone https://github.com/betterstack-community/mcp-template-ts.git
cd mcp-template-ts
npm installExplore the project structure
The template organizes MCP server code under src/. The main entry point registers tools and starts the server over stdio. Edit src/index.ts to add your own tool handlers.
ls src/Build the TypeScript source
Compile the TypeScript source to JavaScript before running or distributing the server. The output goes to the dist/ directory.
npm run buildRegister the server in your MCP client
Add the server to your MCP client configuration file (e.g., Claude Desktop's claude_desktop_config.json). Point the command to npx so no global install is needed.
MCP Template TypeScript Examples
Client configuration
Add this block to your claude_desktop_config.json to register the MCP template server with Claude Desktop.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-template-ts": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["mcp-template-ts"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Once you have added your own tools to the template server, ask Claude to invoke them.
- "List the tools available in the mcp-template-ts server."
- "Call the example tool from my custom MCP server."
- "Use my MCP server to fetch data and summarize it."Troubleshooting MCP Template TypeScript
npx mcp-template-ts fails with 'package not found'
The package may not be published on npm. Clone the repository directly, run npm install && npm run build, then point your MCP client to node dist/index.js instead.
TypeScript compilation errors after editing src/index.ts
Run npx tsc --noEmit to see type errors. Ensure your Node.js version matches the engine field in package.json (18+) and that all MCP SDK imports are correct.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Template TypeScript
What is MCP Template TypeScript?
MCP Template TypeScript is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that simple mcp server template for the typescript sdk. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Template TypeScript?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Template TypeScript GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Template TypeScript?
MCP Template TypeScript works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Template TypeScript free to use?
Yes, MCP Template TypeScript is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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