Poke MCP Examples
Example MCP servers for building Poke integrations. Includes templates for no-auth, API key, and OAuth implementations.
What is Poke MCP Examples?
Poke MCP Examples is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to example mcp servers for building poke integrations. includes templates for no-auth, api key, and oauth implementations.
Example MCP servers for building Poke integrations. Includes templates for no-auth, API key, and OAuth implementations.
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- Example MCP servers for building Poke integrations. Includes
Use Cases
Maintainer
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Installation
Manual Installation
npx poke-mcp-examplesConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Poke MCP Examples
Poke MCP Examples is a Python reference repository containing four production-ready MCP server templates that demonstrate progressively complex authentication patterns: no-auth (ISS tracker), API key validation, OAuth proxy for existing services, and full Remote OAuth with Dynamic Client Registration. Built with FastMCP and designed for deployment on Render, these templates serve as starting points for teams building Poke integrations or any authenticated MCP service.
Prerequisites
- Python 3.12+
- Conda environment manager (for dependency isolation per example)
- FastMCP framework (installed per-example)
- HTTPS deployment target such as Render (OAuth examples require public HTTPS endpoints)
- Relevant API credentials depending on which example you are building (bearer token, OAuth client ID/secret, WorkOS credentials)
Clone the repository
Clone the poke-mcp-examples repository and browse the included example directories.
git clone https://github.com/InteractionCo/poke-mcp-examples.git
cd poke-mcp-examples
ls
# iss-tracker/ weather-api/ whoop-integration/ bookmark-manager/Choose an example and set up the environment
Enter the example directory that matches your target authentication pattern and create a Conda environment.
cd iss-tracker # no-auth example; swap for weather-api, whoop-integration, or bookmark-manager
conda create -n poke-mcp python=3.12 -y
conda activate poke-mcp
pip install -r requirements.txtConfigure environment variables
Copy the .env.example file to .env and fill in credentials required by your chosen example. The ISS tracker needs no credentials; others require tokens or OAuth secrets.
cp .env.example .env
# Edit .env with your values:
# For weather-api: BEARER_TOKEN=your_api_key
# For whoop-integration: OAUTH_CLIENT_ID=... OAUTH_CLIENT_SECRET=...
# For bookmark-manager: WORKOS_CLIENT_ID=... WORKOS_API_KEY=... JWKS_ENDPOINT=...Run the MCP server locally
Start the FastMCP server in development mode to test tool registration and authentication before deploying.
python server.py
# Server will start on stdio or a local HTTP port depending on the exampleAdd to Claude Desktop configuration
Register the example server with your MCP client. For local stdio-based testing, point directly to the Python script.
{
"mcpServers": {
"iss-tracker": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/poke-mcp-examples/iss-tracker/server.py"]
}
}
}Deploy to Render for OAuth examples
OAuth-based examples require a public HTTPS endpoint. Deploy to Render using the provided render.yaml or by connecting your GitHub repository.
# From the Render dashboard: New > Web Service > connect your fork
# Set environment variables from .env in the Render environment config
# Set build command: pip install -r requirements.txt
# Set start command: python server.pyPoke MCP Examples Examples
Client configuration
Claude Desktop configuration for the no-auth ISS Tracker example running locally.
{
"mcpServers": {
"iss-tracker": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/poke-mcp-examples/iss-tracker/server.py"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
Example prompts for each of the four included MCP server templates.
- "Where is the International Space Station right now? (iss-tracker)"
- "What is the current weather in Tokyo? (weather-api with bearer token)"
- "Show me my WHOOP recovery score and sleep data from last night (whoop-integration)"
- "List all my saved bookmarks tagged 'research' (bookmark-manager)"Troubleshooting Poke MCP Examples
Conda environment activation fails in a CI or non-interactive shell
Run 'conda init' for your shell and restart, or use 'source activate poke-mcp' instead of 'conda activate'. In scripts, use the full path: '/opt/conda/envs/poke-mcp/bin/python server.py'.
OAuth example returns 401 errors after deployment
Ensure all required environment variables from .env.example are set in your Render service environment. OAuth examples require the HTTPS callback URL to exactly match the redirect URI registered with your OAuth provider.
FastMCP not found after pip install
Confirm you are in the correct Conda environment ('conda activate poke-mcp') before installing. Run 'pip install fastmcp' explicitly if requirements.txt installation failed silently.
Frequently Asked Questions about Poke MCP Examples
What is Poke MCP Examples?
Poke MCP Examples is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that example mcp servers for building poke integrations. includes templates for no-auth, api key, and oauth implementations. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Poke MCP Examples?
Follow the installation instructions on the Poke MCP Examples GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Poke MCP Examples?
Poke MCP Examples works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Poke MCP Examples free to use?
Yes, Poke MCP Examples is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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