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 standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs.

What is fastMCP?

fastMCP is a TypeScript framework designed to simplify the implementation of MCP servers.

What are the prerequisites for using the Simple MCP Server?

You need Node.js 18+ and pnpm installed on your system.

How do I install the Simple MCP Server?

Use the command pnpm install in the server’s directory.

How do I run the development server?

Use the command pnpm mcp:dev.

How do I inspect the server with a web UI?

Use the command pnpm mcp:inspect.

How do I format the code?

Use the command pnpm format.

How do I lint the code?

Use the command pnpm lint.

What is the “Client Capabilities Warning”?

This warning appears when the client doesn’t provide capabilities information. It’s normal and doesn’t usually affect the server’s functionality.

How do I use this server with Claude Desktop?

Add the following configuration to your Claude Desktop settings:

{ “mcpServers”: { “Simple Hello Server”: { “url”: “http://localhost:3000/mcp” } } }

What license is the Simple MCP Server released under?

The server is released under the ISC license.

How does the Simple MCP Server relate to UBOS?

The Simple MCP Server is available on the UBOS Asset Marketplace, a component of the UBOS full-stack AI Agent Development Platform. UBOS helps orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, and build custom AI Agents.