Basic Example FAQs

Question 1

What are the initial steps to set up Basic Example?

Accepted Answer

To set up, initialize the project with `uv init mcp-server-basic`, navigate into the directory, create and activate a virtual environment (`uv venv`), and then install dependencies using `uv add "mcp[cli]"`.

Question 2

Is Basic Example compatible with the Claude desktop app?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Basic Example is designed for direct installation into the Claude desktop application, allowing seamless integration of its tools and resources.

Question 3

What kind of tools and resources does this server provide?

Accepted Answer

It includes an 'add' tool for integer addition, a 'subtract' tool for integer subtraction, and a 'greeting' resource that returns personalized messages based on a provided name.

Question 4

What is Basic Example?

Accepted Answer

Basic Example is a foundational Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation designed to showcase core functionality, including custom tools and resources, for developers.

Question 5

How can I develop and debug using this MCP server?

Accepted Answer

The server supports development and debugging using the MCP Inspector. You can run it in development mode via `uv run mcp dev main.py` to leverage this feature.

Basic Example

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Basic Example

Key Features

Use Cases