What is an MCP Server?

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools. It provides a standardized way for applications to provide context to LLMs (Large Language Models).

Why should I use the TypeScript MCP Server Boilerplate?

The boilerplate provides a production-ready architecture, type safety with TypeScript, a working example tool, a testing framework, and pre-configured development tooling, simplifying the development of custom MCP servers.

What is the UBOS platform and how does it relate to MCP Servers?

UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent development platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. Integrating MCP servers with UBOS allows for the orchestration of AI Agents, connection to enterprise data, building custom AI Agents with LLM models, and creating Multi-Agent Systems.

What are some use cases for MCP Servers?

MCP Servers can be used in customer service (integrating with CRM), e-commerce (connecting with product catalogs), finance (integrating with market data APIs), healthcare (connecting with patient records), and more.

How do I get started with the TypeScript MCP Server Boilerplate?

Clone the repository, install dependencies with npm install, and run the development server with npm run dev:server. Follow the documentation to build custom tools and integrations.

What kind of tools can I build with this boilerplate?

You can build any tool that connects an AI assistant to external data sources or APIs. The included IP lookup tool is a good example.

What is the MCP Inspector and how do I use it?

The MCP Inspector is a visual tool to test your tools and view request/response details. Run npm run dev:server and open http://localhost:5173 in your browser.

How do I build my own custom tools for the MCP Server?

Create a new service in src/services/, a controller in src/controllers/, implement an MCP tool in src/tools/, and add CLI support in src/cli/. Then, register these components in the entry points.