About MCP Server
MCP Server is a template pattern for bootstrapping an MCP server. The README shows an initial execution instruction that creates a server named `reverse-mcp-server` and warns that it runs claude in YOLO mode without interaction.
Key features
- 01MCP server bootstrapping pattern
- 02Initial execution instructions
- 03Configurable server name and tool specification
Use cases
- 01Starting a new MCP server project
- 02Defining a server name and initial tool
MCP support
The project is a template for bootstrapping an MCP server. The README does not describe server capabilities beyond the initial setup.
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 READMEMCP Server
Initial Execute Instruction Set
Warning: This will run claude in YOLO mode with no interactions.
# Define the Name of the MCP Server we are creating.
MCP_SERVER_NAME="reverse-mcp-server"
# Define the Spec for the initial tool we are making.
DETAILS=$(cat <<EOF
<mcpServerName>$MCP_SERVER_NAME</mcpServerName>
<toolSpec>
<toolsToExpose>
<tool>
<name>reverse_tool</name>
<description>String Reverse</description>
</tool>
</toolsToExpose>
</toolSpec>
EOF
)
# Define the tools that are allowed.
ALLOWED_TOOLS=(
"Bash"
"Edit"
"View"
"GlobTool"
"GrepTool"
"LSTool"
"BatchTool"
"AgentTool"
"WebFetchTool"
"Write"
)
# Establish the prompt
AI_PROMPT="
- Run git ls-files and eza --git-ignore --tree to understand the context of the project.
- Implement the Spec with:
$DETAILS
"
# Execute the Agent
claude -p $AI_PROMPT --allowedTools $ALLOWED_TOOLS --json
Comments
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