Local Spec FAQs

Question 1

How does Local Spec work?

Accepted Answer

Local Spec defines a standard Markdown format for describing MCP Servers. Clients can then use LLMs to parse these files and extract the necessary information for configuring and using the servers. The specification encourages clients to regularly refresh server information.

Question 2

Where are the MCP server description files stored?

Accepted Answer

The Markdown files describing each MCP server are stored in the `~/.mcp` directory (or `%USER_HOME%/.mcp` on Windows).

Question 3

What information should be included in the MCP server description?

Accepted Answer

The Markdown file should include basic information such as the server name, ID, URL, API version, authentication details, capabilities, regions, health check endpoints, and any relevant metadata.

Question 4

What is Local Spec?

Accepted Answer

Local Spec is a specification that standardizes the way MCP Servers are described and discovered locally. It uses Markdown files to define server details, making it easier for LLMs and clients to integrate with MCP Servers.

Question 5

Which LLMs are compatible with Local Spec?

Accepted Answer

Local Spec is designed to be compatible with various LLMs, including Anthropic Claude and OpenAI ChatGPT. The LLM's role is to parse the Markdown descriptions and extract the necessary information for MCP client configuration.

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