Python MCP Server Template

A template repository for creating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers using Python with stdio transport.

Overview

This template provides a standardized setup for building MCP servers that integrate with VS Code. It uses:

• Python with the official MCP server library
• Standard input/output (stdio) for communication
• VS Code integration for seamless development

Features

• Example MCP tools implementation with decorators
• VS Code development environment support
• Simple stdio-based transport for reliable local development
• Easy debugging with VS Code’s Python debugger

Getting Started

1. Use this template repository to create your new MCP server project
2. Create and activate a Python virtual environment
3. Install dependencies from requirements.txt
4. Customize the MCP tools in the Python code
5. Test locally with VS Code

Project Structure

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├── src/                    # Python source code
│   └── server.py          # MCP server implementation
├── .vscode/               # VS Code configuration
└── README.md              # Project documentation

Customization

To implement your own MCP server:

1. Modify the Python code to add your custom tools using the @tool decorator
2. Update requirements.txt if additional dependencies are needed
3. Configure your VS Code workspace settings

Development

1. Set up a Python virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # or `venvScriptsactivate` on Windows
   pip install -r requirements.txt
   

2. Configure VS Code:

   • Create .vscode/mcp.json with stdio configuration
   • Set up Python interpreter in VS Code
   • Use the integrated terminal for running commands
   • Debug your MCP server using VS Code’s Python debugger

3. Test your MCP server:

   • Use VS Code’s built-in MCP server testing capabilities
   • Debug with breakpoints and VS Code’s debug console
   • Monitor stdio communication in the output panel

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Submit a pull request

License

[Your chosen license]