About Python MCP Server Template
A minimal Python SDK template for developers creating MCP servers. It includes instructions for running and testing the server locally, with VS Code configuration provided.
Key features
- 01Python SDK server template
- 02VS Code MCP configuration
- 03MCP Inspector development mode
- 04Direct Python execution
Use cases
- 01Starting a Python MCP server project
- 02Testing and debugging a server locally
MCP support
It provides a starter template for building an MCP server with the Python SDK. The sample can be tested with MCP Inspector or run directly.
Configuration
Local server config is the same for every client. Copy it into your client’s MCP config file.
We haven’t collected a package or remote endpoint for this server. Follow the instructions in the project README.
Tools
Local servers expose tools only once running on your machine, and the maintainer has not provided a tool list.
Details
From the project READMEPython MCP Server Template
A minimal template for creating a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using the Python SDK.
:wrench: Setup
Tip
If you want to create your own server, create a new repository using this template.
:package: Prerequisites
- uv for package management
- Python 3.13+ (
uv python install 3.13)
:gear: Setup Python environment
Install all dependencies and activate the virtual environment
uv sync
source .venv/bin/activate
:rocket: How to use
The server can be run in multiple ways:
:robot: Visual Studio Code
The configuration to run this server in VSCode is already included in .vscode/mcp.json.
All you need to do is Open VS Code Copilot Edits (Agent Mode)
Note
At the time of writing this, MCP is only available in Visual Studio Code Insiders version
:microscope: Development Mode
The fastest way to test and debug your server is with the MCP Inspector:
mcp dev server/main.py
or you can run your server directly
python server/main.py
:books: Documentation
For more information about the Model Context Protocol:
:page_with_curl: License
This project is licensed under the MIT License
Comments
New to MCP?
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.