Starter TypeScript
A minimal TypeScript starter template for building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
What is Starter TypeScript?
Starter TypeScript is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude, Cursor, and VS Code to minimal typescript starter template for building model context protocol (mcp) servers.
A minimal TypeScript starter template for building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers.
This server falls under the Developer Tools category on MCPgee, the world's largest MCP server directory with 33,000+ servers.
Features
- A minimal TypeScript starter template for building Model Con
Use Cases
Maintainer
Works with
Installation
Manual Installation
npx starter-tsConfiguration
Configuration Details
claude_desktop_config.json
Performance
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Resource Usage
How to Set Up and Use Starter TypeScript
Starter TypeScript MCP Server is a minimal, well-structured TypeScript template for developers who want to build their own Model Context Protocol servers. It provides an auto-loading module system that automatically registers tools, resources, and prompt templates placed in dedicated directories — eliminating boilerplate wiring code. The template supports both stdio and HTTP transport modes, includes a development server with hot reload, and comes with MCP Inspector integration for interactive testing. It is the ideal starting point for anyone learning MCP server development or prototyping a new server idea.
Prerequisites
- Node.js 20.11.0 or higher installed
- npm or npx available on your system
- An MCP-compatible client such as Claude Desktop for testing the built server
- Basic TypeScript knowledge for extending the template
Clone the starter template
Clone the repository to get a fresh copy of the TypeScript MCP starter on your local machine.
git clone https://github.com/alexanderop/mcp-server-starter-ts.git
cd mcp-server-starter-tsInstall dependencies
Install all required npm packages for the TypeScript MCP server.
npm installBuild the project
Compile the TypeScript source to JavaScript. The build output goes to the 'build' directory.
npm run buildRun in development mode
Use the dev mode for active development — it watches for file changes and restarts automatically.
npm run devTest with MCP Inspector
Use the built-in MCP Inspector integration to interactively test your tools and prompts before integrating with Claude Desktop.
npm run inspectConfigure Claude Desktop to use the built server
Add the compiled server to your Claude Desktop config using the absolute path to the build output. Always use absolute paths — relative paths do not work in MCP configurations.
Starter TypeScript Examples
Client configuration
Add this to your claude_desktop_config.json. Replace /absolute/path/to with the full path to where you cloned the repository.
{
"mcpServers": {
"my-mcp-server": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/mcp-server-starter-ts/build/index.js"]
}
}
}Prompts to try
The starter includes an example echo tool. Use these prompts to test the template before adding your own tools.
- "Echo the message 'Hello, MCP!' back to me"
- "What tools do you have available from the MCP server?"
- "List any resources or prompt templates available from the server"Troubleshooting Starter TypeScript
Claude Desktop does not recognize the server or shows it as disconnected
Ensure you are using the absolute path to the build/index.js file in your config. Relative paths silently fail in Claude Desktop's MCP configuration. Also confirm you ran 'npm run build' before starting Claude Desktop.
TypeScript compilation errors when building
Confirm you have Node.js 20.11.0 or higher installed. Run 'node --version' to check. The template uses modern Node.js and TypeScript features that require a recent runtime.
New tools I added are not appearing in Claude
The auto-loader scans 'src/tools/', 'src/resources/', and 'src/prompts/' directories. Ensure your new module files are placed in the correct directory and that you ran 'npm run build' to recompile after making changes.
Frequently Asked Questions about Starter TypeScript
What is Starter TypeScript?
Starter TypeScript is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that minimal typescript starter template for building model context protocol (mcp) servers. It connects AI assistants to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
How do I install Starter TypeScript?
Follow the installation instructions on the Starter TypeScript GitHub repository. Clone the repo, install dependencies, and add the server config to your AI client.
Which AI clients work with Starter TypeScript?
Starter TypeScript works with all major MCP-compatible AI clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code (GitHub Copilot), Windsurf, and Cline.
Is Starter TypeScript free to use?
Yes, Starter 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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