Spring AI MCP Client
mcp client application that utilizes spring ai. it integrates with mcp protocol-supported servers to enable ai-powered chat interactions.
What is Spring AI MCP Client?
Spring AI MCP Client is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to mcp client application that utilizes spring ai. it integrates with mcp protocol-supported servers to enable ai-powered chat interactions.
mcp client application that utilizes spring ai. it integrates with mcp protocol-supported servers to enable ai-powered chat interactions.
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Features
- mcp client application that utilizes spring ai. it integrate
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx spring-ai-mcp-clientConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
Response Metrics
Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Spring AI MCP Client
Spring AI MCP Client is a Java Spring Boot application that acts as an MCP client, connecting to any MCP protocol-compatible server and exposing AI-powered chat interactions over a REST endpoint. It integrates the Spring AI framework with Anthropic's Claude models to translate natural language requests into MCP tool calls, making it easy to embed MCP-driven AI capabilities into existing Java microservice architectures. Java developers use it as a reference implementation and starting point for building enterprise MCP client applications.
Prerequisites
- Java 17 or higher
- Maven (or Gradle) build tool
- An Anthropic API key from console.anthropic.com
- At least one MCP-compatible server to connect to
- Basic familiarity with Spring Boot
Clone the repository
Clone the spring-ai-mcp-client repository to your local machine.
git clone https://github.com/ogulcanarbc/spring-ai-mcp-client.git
cd spring-ai-mcp-clientSet your Anthropic API key
Configure your Anthropic API key in the application properties or as an environment variable. This key is required for Claude model access.
# Set as environment variable
export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_anthropic_api_key_here
# Or add to src/main/resources/application.properties:
# spring.ai.anthropic.api-key=${ANTHROPIC_API_KEY}Configure the MCP client settings
Edit application.properties to set the MCP server name and connection timeout. These Spring AI properties control how the client discovers and communicates with MCP servers.
# src/main/resources/application.properties
spring.ai.mcp.client.enabled=true
spring.ai.mcp.client.name=my-mcp-server
spring.ai.mcp.client.request-timeout=30s
server.port=8081Build the project
Build the Spring Boot application using Maven.
mvn clean installRun the application
Start the Spring Boot application. It will launch on port 8081 by default.
mvn spring-boot:runSend a chat request
Make a GET request to the /ai endpoint with your message. The application routes the request through Claude and available MCP tools, returning an AI-generated response.
curl -X GET "http://localhost:8081/ai?message=Hello" \
-H "Accept: application/json"Spring AI MCP Client Examples
Client configuration
Application properties configuration for Spring AI MCP Client with Anthropic Claude.
{
"spring.ai.anthropic.api-key": "${ANTHROPIC_API_KEY}",
"spring.ai.mcp.client.enabled": "true",
"spring.ai.mcp.client.name": "my-mcp-server",
"spring.ai.mcp.client.request-timeout": "30s",
"server.port": "8081"
}Prompts to try
Example HTTP requests to the Spring AI MCP Client REST endpoint.
- curl "http://localhost:8081/ai?message=Hello, what can you do?"
- curl "http://localhost:8081/ai?message=List all available tools"
- curl "http://localhost:8081/ai?message=Use the filesystem tool to list files in /tmp"
- curl "http://localhost:8081/ai?message=Summarize the content at https://example.com"
- curl "http://localhost:8081/ai?message=What MCP servers are you connected to?"Troubleshooting Spring AI MCP Client
Application fails to start with 'No API key found' error
Set the ANTHROPIC_API_KEY environment variable before running: `export ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_key` and retry `mvn spring-boot:run`. Alternatively, add `spring.ai.anthropic.api-key=your_key` directly to application.properties.
MCP client cannot connect to the configured server
Verify the MCP server is running and reachable. Check `spring.ai.mcp.client.name` in application.properties matches the server's registered name. Increase `spring.ai.mcp.client.request-timeout` if the server is slow to respond.
Build fails with Java version incompatibility
Spring AI requires Java 17 or higher. Run `java -version` to check your installed version, and update via your system's package manager or https://adoptium.net if needed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spring AI MCP Client
What is Spring AI MCP Client?
Spring AI MCP Client is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that mcp client application that utilizes spring ai. it integrates with mcp protocol-supported servers to enable ai-powered chat interactions. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Spring AI MCP Client?
Follow the installation instructions on the Spring AI MCP Client GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Spring AI MCP Client?
Spring AI MCP Client works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Spring AI MCP Client free to use?
Yes, Spring AI MCP Client is open source and available under the MIT license. You can use it freely in both personal and commercial projects.
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