Template for Bun MCP Server

template for Bun + MCP server project

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Overview

Bun MCP Server is a template project designed to help developers quickly set up a Bun-based MCP (Model Context Protocol) server.

To use the Bun MCP Server template, create a new project by running the command bun create github.com/dotneet/bun-mcp-server new_project_name, then navigate into your project directory and implement the server using tools like Claude Code.

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Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect Template for Bun MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bun-mcp-server-dotneet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bun-mcp-server-dotneet"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bun-mcp-server-dotneet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bun-mcp-server-dotneet"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bun-mcp-server-dotneet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bun-mcp-server-dotneet"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "bun-mcp-server-dotneet": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bun-mcp-server-dotneet"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bun-mcp-server-dotneet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bun-mcp-server-dotneet"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bun-mcp-server-dotneet": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-bun-mcp-server-dotneet"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is Bun?

Bun is a modern JavaScript runtime that focuses on speed and efficiency.

Can I use other tools besides Claude Code?

Yes! You can implement the MCP server using any tools you prefer.

How do I test my server?

You can use the inspector tool for testing and debugging your server.

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