Server Template FAQs

Question 1

How can I test the Server Template?

Accepted Answer

You can use MCP Inspector to test the server. Run `npx fastmcp inspect server.ts` and then connect to the provided URL (usually http://localhost:5173). Execute `run-server.sh` with no arguments as stdio to test.

Question 2

What are the key features of Server Template?

Accepted Answer

Key features include a simple string reversal tool, support for stdio and SSE transports, a TypeScript implementation with a full build process, example resources, and easy duplication/customization for rapid API development.

Question 3

What transport options are supported?

Accepted Answer

Server Template supports both stdio (standard input/output) and SSE (Server-Sent Events) transports for communication between the server and client.

Question 4

How do I get started with Server Template?

Accepted Answer

Duplicate the template using the provided `npx make-mine` command, install dependencies with `npm install`, and run the server using `bash run-server.sh` (for stdio) or `TRANSPORT_TYPE=sse npm run start` (for SSE).

Question 5

What is Server Template?

Accepted Answer

Server Template is a starting point for creating an MCP (Micro Container Platform) server. It includes a simple string reversal tool, support for stdio and SSE transports, and a complete TypeScript build process, allowing for easy customization.

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