Name: create-mcp-ts
Author: stephencme

Question 1

What is an MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server acts as a bridge, enabling AI models to access external data sources and tools by standardizing application context delivery to LLMs.

Question 2

What is `create-mcp-ts`?

Accepted Answer

`create-mcp-ts` is a tool for creating new MCP servers in TypeScript with zero build configuration. It automates setup and provides essential build tools.

Question 3

How do I get started with `create-mcp-ts`?

Accepted Answer

Run `npm init mcp-ts your-server`, then `cd your-server`, and `npm run dev` to start a new MCP server project.

Question 4

How do I configure my MCP server in Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Desktop?

Accepted Answer

Run `npm run setup` in your project directory to automatically configure your server in these clients.

Question 5

Can I use a custom template with `create-mcp-ts`?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use custom templates by passing the template npm package name or file path to the `npx create-mcp-ts` command.

Question 6

How do I publish my MCP server to npm?

Accepted Answer

Set the `version` in `package.json` and ensure `private` is `false`. Then, run `npm install`, `npm run build`, `npm login` (if needed), and `npm publish`.

Question 7

What if I want to customize the build process?

Accepted Answer

You can eject from `mcp-scripts` by running `npm run eject`. This will move the configuration and build dependencies into your project for customization.

Question 8

What do I do if I have issues running my MCP server?

Accepted Answer

First, confirm you have Node.js installed globally by running `node --version`. If not, install it from the official Node.js website.

Question 9

What if I'm using a Node.js version manager?

Accepted Answer

Specify the full path to the Node.js binary in your MCP config if your client environment doesn't have access to the full system PATH.

Question 10

Where can I report issues with `create-mcp-ts`?

Accepted Answer

Please open an issue on the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/stephencme/create-mcp-ts/issues/new).

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