MCP SSE Server and STDIO Server Examples
LocalAbout MCP SSE Server and STDIO Server Examples
This is an example project showing how to set up an MCP server that executes terminal commands, using both STDIO and SSE transports. It covers local Python, Docker and Google Cloud Platform setups and is aimed at readers learning MCP server development, with steps tied to companion video tutorials.
Key features
- 01Example MCP server that executes terminal commands
- 02Demonstrates STDIO and SSE transport methods
- 03Runs locally with Python or in Docker
- 04Includes a Google Cloud Platform deployment example
Use cases
- 01Learning how to build an MCP server
- 02Running simple terminal commands from Claude Desktop
- 03Deploying an SSE-based MCP server to the cloud in a container
MCP support
This project is an MCP server that exposes terminal command execution to MCP clients, such as running ls or echo from Claude.
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 SSE Server and STDIO Server Examples
Introduction
Welcome to The AI Language project! In this repository, you'll find multiple examples of setting up MCP Servers. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a framework for AI models that enables them to store data, run tools, and use prompts for specific tasks.
Available Server Examples
We provide four examples to help you set up your MCP server in different environments. The table below summarizes each configuration:
| Example | Server Type | Transport Method | Environment | Docker | Tutorial Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Terminal Server (STDIO) | STDIO | Local | No | Tutorial 1 |
| 2 | Terminal Server (STDIO) | STDIO | Local | Yes | Tutorial 2 |
| 3 | Terminal Server (SSE) | SSE | Local | Yes | Tutorial 3 |
| 4 | Terminal Server (SSE) | SSE | Google Cloud Platform (Web) | Yes | Tutorial 3 |
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What is MCP?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a protocol that allows AI models to:
- Store data (like files or API responses)
- Run tools (functions that AI can execute)
- Use prompts (predefined templates for tasks)
Option 1: Setup Without Docker (Local Python)
This option demonstrates how to set up an MCP server locally using Python without Docker. Follow the video tutorial: Tutorial 1
Option 2: Setup With Docker
This option shows how to containerize the MCP server with Docker and run it locally. Follow the video tutorial: Tutorial 2
Option 3: Setup with SSE (Local, Docker)
This option demonstrates how to run an MCP server over SSE using Docker in a local environment. Follow the video tutorial: Tutorial 3
Option 4: Setup with SSE on Google Cloud Platform
This option details how to deploy the SSE server to Google Cloud Platform using Docker. Follow the video tutorial: Tutorial 3
Testing the MCP Server
Once the server is running, you can test it by using prompts in Claude, such as:
Run the command ls in my workspace.Execute echo Hello from Claude.
You should see the output directly from your terminal server 🎉
Wrapping Up
Congrats! You've successfully built an MCP server that can execute terminal commands. You can run it locally or in Docker, depending on your preference.
Next Steps:
- Add security checks to block potentially dangerous commands.
- Allow Claude to read and write files.
- Connect the server to cloud systems or remote environments.
For any issues or improvements, feel free to contribute and open an issue or pull request in this repository!
🤝 Contributing
At this time, this project does not accept external code contributions.
This is to keep licensing simple and avoid any shared copyright.
You're very welcome to:
✅ Report bugs or request features (via GitHub Issues)
✅ Fork the repo and build your own version
✅ Suggest documentation improvements
If you'd like to collaborate in another way, feel free to open a discussion!
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.