MCP Tools Cookbook
A comprehensive collection of Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool patterns and recipes. This cookbook demonstrates various MCP design patterns that you can use as building blocks for your own AI-powered applications.
What is MCP Tools Cookbook?
MCP Tools Cookbook is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to comprehensive collection of model context protocol (mcp) tool patterns and recipes. this cookbook demonstrates various mcp design patterns that you can use as building blocks for your own ai-powered a...
A comprehensive collection of Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool patterns and recipes. This cookbook demonstrates various MCP design patterns that you can use as building blocks for your own AI-powered applications.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A comprehensive collection of Model Context Protocol (MCP) t
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx mcp-tools-cookbookConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use MCP Tools Cookbook
The MCP Tools Cookbook is a Python-based reference implementation and learning resource that demonstrates five key Model Context Protocol design patterns: prompt exposure, clarification questions, multi-step workflows, client orchestration, and response-driven navigation. Each pattern is implemented as a working MCP tool that developers can study, run, and adapt when building their own AI-powered applications. It is intended for MCP developers who want to understand how to structure tool interactions beyond simple request-response patterns.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.9 or later installed
- pip available in your PATH (or a virtual environment manager like venv)
- Git to clone the repository
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop or Cursor
Clone the repository
Clone the mcp-tools-cookbook repository to your local machine.
git clone https://github.com/ydmitry/mcp-tools-cookbook.git
cd mcp-tools-cookbookCreate a virtual environment and install dependencies
Set up a Python virtual environment and install the required packages from requirements.txt.
python3 -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate
pip install -r requirements.txtRun the MCP server directly (optional test)
Start the server directly with Python to verify it runs without errors before wiring it into a client.
python mcp_server.pyConfigure Claude Desktop to use the cookbook server
Add the server entry to claude_desktop_config.json, pointing to the full absolute path of mcp_server.py and the Python interpreter in your venv.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-tools-cookbook": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-tools-cookbook/mcp_server.py"]
}
}
}Restart Claude Desktop
Restart the client to load the cookbook server. All pattern tools will be available immediately.
Run the client example to test patterns
Use the included client_example.py to test each MCP pattern locally without a full client setup.
python client_example.pyMCP Tools Cookbook Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the MCP Tools Cookbook server using a local Python installation.
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-tools-cookbook": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-tools-cookbook/mcp_server.py"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts to explore the MCP design patterns exposed by the cookbook server.
- "Review this Python function for code quality using the code_reviewer_prompt tool."
- "Generate a React component prompt for a login form using react_prompt_generator."
- "Create a recipe for pasta carbonara using smart_recipe_generator — ask me clarifying questions first."
- "Run a sequential web search workflow for 'MCP design patterns'."
- "Debug this code with the rubber_duck_debugger tool."Troubleshooting MCP Tools Cookbook
ModuleNotFoundError when starting mcp_server.py
Ensure your virtual environment is activated ('source venv/bin/activate') before running the server, or use the full path to the venv Python interpreter in claude_desktop_config.json (e.g. /path/to/mcp-tools-cookbook/venv/bin/python).
Claude Desktop does not see the cookbook tools
Verify the absolute path to mcp_server.py in your config is correct. On macOS, Claude Desktop may not inherit your shell PATH, so using the absolute Python path from your venv is more reliable than relying on 'python' resolving correctly.
sequential_web_search tool returns no results
This tool orchestrates web searches through the MCP client. Ensure your MCP client has web access configured. The tool demonstrates the client-orchestration pattern and requires the client to support tool chaining.
Frequently Asked Questions about MCP Tools Cookbook
What is MCP Tools Cookbook?
MCP Tools Cookbook is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that comprehensive collection of model context protocol (mcp) tool patterns and recipes. this cookbook demonstrates various mcp design patterns that you can use as building blocks for your own ai-powered applications. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install MCP Tools Cookbook?
Follow the installation instructions on the MCP Tools Cookbook GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with MCP Tools Cookbook?
MCP Tools Cookbook works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is MCP Tools Cookbook free to use?
Yes, MCP Tools Cookbook is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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