About MCP Server
MCP Server is a Node.js implementation for developers building MCP services. Its clean, layered architecture supports SSE and STDIO transports, with extension points for tools, resources, and prompts.
Key features
- 01SSE and STDIO transports
- 02Layered Clean Architecture
- 03Extensible tools, resources, and prompts
- 04Logging and error handling
- 05Testing support
Use cases
- 01Build an MCP service with HTTP SSE transport
- 02Run a local MCP service over STDIO
- 03Add custom tools, resources, or prompts
MCP support
Implements an MCP server that communicates with clients over SSE or STDIO and can provide extensible tools, resources, and prompts.
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 READMEMCP Server
A robust server implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that supports multiple transport methods (SSE and STDIO) for real-time communication with AI models.
🚀 Features
- Full MCP Implementation: Complete and standard-compliant implementation of the Model Context Protocol
- Multiple Transports: Seamless communication via SSE (Server-Sent Events) and STDIO
- Robust Architecture: Built on Clean Architecture and SOLID principles for maintainability and extensibility
- Powerful Tooling: Easily extensible tools, resources, and prompts
- Developer-Friendly: Comprehensive logging, error handling, and testing support
🏗️ Architecture
The project follows a clean, layered architecture adhering to SOLID principles:
| Layer | Responsibility | Components |
|---|---|---|
| Domain | Core business logic | Interfaces, Models, Entities |
| Application | Use cases, application flow | Services, Use Cases, DTOs |
| Infrastructure | Technical concerns | Implementations, Adapters, External services |
| Presentation | User interface | API Controllers, HTTP endpoints |
Architectural Diagram
┌─────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐
│ Presentation │ │ Application │
│ Layer │ │ Layer │
│ - Express API │─────▶│ - Use Cases │
│ - Controllers │ │ - Services │
└─────────────────────┘ └──────────┬──────────┘
│
▼
┌─────────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐
│ Infrastructure │ │ Domain │
│ Layer │◀─────│ Layer │
│ - Implementations │ │ - Interfaces │
│ - Adapters │ │ - Models │
└─────────────────────┘ └─────────────────────┘
💻 Requirements
- Node.js 18 or higher
- Yarn or npm package manager
📦 Installation
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/your-username/mcp-server.git
cd mcp-server
# Install dependencies
yarn install
# Build the project
yarn build
🚀 Running the Server
# Start the server
yarn start
# Build and start in one command (for development)
yarn rebuild
By default, the server runs on port 3001. You can configure this using the PORT environment variable.
🔌 Transport Options
The MCP server supports two transport methods:
| Transport | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| SSE | Server-Sent Events over HTTP | Web applications, browser clients |
| STDIO | Standard input/output streams | CLI tools, local applications |
🛣️ API Endpoints
- SSE:
/sse- Establish SSE connections for real-time communication - Messages:
/messages- Send JSON-RPC messages to the server
🧪 Testing
Use the official MCP Inspector tool to test your server implementation:
- Build and start your MCP Server
yarn build
yarn rebuild # if using SSE transport (builds & starts)
# OR
yarn start # manual start
- Run the inspector against your server
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector node build/index.js
- Access to Inspecto UI http://127.0.0.1:6274 🚀
🧩 Extending Functionality
Adding a New Tool
// tools/custom/my-tool.ts
import { z } from "zod";
import { McpServer } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/mcp.js";
import { ITool } from "../core/domain/interfaces/tool.interface.js";
import { ILogger } from "../core/domain/interfaces/logger.interface.js";
export class MyTool implements ITool {
private readonly logger: ILogger;
constructor(logger: ILogger) {
this.logger = logger;
}
public register(server: McpServer): void {
server.tool(
"my-tool",
"Description of my tool",
{
param1: z.string().describe("Parameter description"),
},
async ({ param1 }) => {
this.logger.info(`MyTool called with param1: ${param1}`);
return {
content: [
{
type: "text",
text: `Result: ${param1}`,
},
],
};
},
);
this.logger.info("MyTool registered");
}
}
Adding a New Resource
// resources/custom/my-resource.ts
import { McpServer } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/mcp.js";
import { IResource } from "../core/domain/interfaces/resource.interface.js";
import { ILogger } from "../core/domain/interfaces/logger.interface.js";
export class MyResource implements IResource {
private readonly logger: ILogger;
constructor(logger: ILogger) {
this.logger = logger;
}
public register(server: McpServer): void {
server.resource('my-resource', 'my-data.json', async () => {
this.logger.info('My resource accessed');
return {
contents: [
{
uri: 'my-data.json',
text: JSON.stringify({ key: "value" }, null, 2),
mimeType: 'application/json',
},
],
};
});
this.logger.info('My resource registered');
}
}
Adding a New Prompt
// prompts/custom/my-prompt.ts
import { McpServer } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/mcp.js";
import { IPrompt } from "../core/domain/interfaces/prompt.interface.js";
import { ILogger } from "../core/domain/interfaces/logger.interface.js";
export class MyPrompt implements IPrompt {
private readonly logger: ILogger;
constructor(logger: ILogger) {
this.logger = logger;
}
public register(server: McpServer): void {
server.prompt(
'my-prompt',
'Description of my prompt',
() => {
this.logger.info('My prompt accessed');
return {
messages: [
{
role: 'user',
content: {
type: 'text',
text: 'Initial user message',
},
},
{
role: 'assistant',
content: {
type: 'text',
text: 'Initial assistant response',
},
},
],
};
},
);
this.logger.info('My prompt registered');
}
}
📝 SOLID Principles Applied
| Principle | Implementation |
|---|---|
| Single Responsibility | Each class has one clear responsibility |
| Open/Closed | System can be extended without modifying existing code |
| Liskov Substitution | Derived types can be substituted for their base types |
| Interface Segregation | Specific interfaces for specific clients |
| Dependency Inversion | High-level modules depend on abstractions |
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
Comments
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From what the protocol is to installing your first server, these answers cover most first questions.
An open protocol that defines how AI applications connect to external tools and data in a uniform way. Clients talk to the model; MCP servers provide tools, resources and prompt templates. They exchange standard messages, so one server can be reused by many clients.