About create-mcp-server-app
create-mcp-app is a scaffolding toolkit in a monorepo for building Model Context Protocol applications, with server and client templates. It targets developers who want a quick start with TypeScript and a modern development toolchain.
Key features
- 01Instant project scaffolding for MCP applications
- 02TypeScript support with strict type checking
- 03Toolchain with ESLint, Prettier and Husky
- 04Extensible templates for servers and clients
- 05Monorepo managed with Turborepo
Use cases
- 01Creating a new MCP server project
- 02Setting up an MCP client project from a template
MCP support
The project generates server and client templates for building MCP applications; it is not an MCP server itself.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEcreate-mcp-app
A powerful scaffolding toolkit for creating Model Context Protocol (MCP) applications with modern development practices.
Overview
create-mcp-app is a monorepo project that provides tools and templates for building MCP applications. It uses modern development practices and tools to ensure a smooth development experience. The project is designed to help developers quickly set up and start building MCP applications with best practices and modern tooling.
Features
- 🚀 Instant project scaffolding for MCP applications
- 📦 First-class TypeScript support with strict type checking
- 🔧 Modern development toolchain with ESLint, Prettier, and Husky
- 🎯 Extensible and customizable templates for both server and client
- 🏗️ Monorepo architecture with Turborepo for efficient development
- 📝 Comprehensive documentation and examples
- 🔍 Built-in testing setup with Jest
- 🛠️ Development tools and utilities
Project Structure
This project is organized as a monorepo using Turborepo, containing:
create-mcp-app/
├── apps/ # Application packages
│ ├── create-mcp-server-app/ # Server application template
│ │ ├── src/ # Source code
│ │ ├── boilerplate/ # Template files
│ │ ├── docs/ # Documentation
│ │ └── dist/ # Build output
│ │
│ └── create-mcp-client-app/ # Client application template
│ ├── src/ # Source code
│ ├── boilerplate/ # Template files
│ ├── docs/ # Documentation
│ └── dist/ # Build output
│
├── packages/ # Shared packages and configurations
├── .vscode/ # VS Code configuration
└── package.json # Root package configuration
Quick Start
To create a new MCP server application (see detailed guide):
npx create-mcp-server-app@latest my-mcp-server

To create a new MCP client application (see detailed guide):
npx create-mcp-client-app@latest my-mcp-client

Development
Prerequisites
- Node.js 16.x or later
- pnpm 7.x or later
Package Management
This project uses pnpm for package management. To get started with development:
# Install dependencies
pnpm install
# Build all packages
pnpm build
# Run development environment
pnpm dev
# Run tests
pnpm test
# Lint code
pnpm lint
Contributing
We welcome contributions! Here's how you can help:
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/amazing-feature) - Open a Pull Request
Please make sure to:
- Follow the existing code style
- Add tests for new features
- Update documentation as needed
- Keep commits clean and well-described
Issues and Bugs
If you find a bug or have a suggestion:
License
This project is licensed under the terms of the license included in the LICENSE file.
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