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mcp-demo

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A small demonstration project that uses the mcp-server library.

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Overview

The mcp-demo is a small demonstration project that showcases the functionalities of the mcp-server library.

To use mcp-demo, clone the repository from GitHub and follow the instructions in the README file to set up the mcp-server library.

  • Demonstrates the capabilities of the mcp-server library. - Provides example configurations and usage scenarios. - Easy to set up and run for testing purposes.
  1. Learning how to implement the mcp-server library in your own projects.
  2. Testing the features of the mcp-server in a controlled environment.
  3. Providing a reference implementation for developers.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-demo 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": {
    "mcp-demo-mcpstudio": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-demo-mcpstudio"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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": {
    "mcp-demo-mcpstudio": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-demo-mcpstudio"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is the purpose of mcp-demo?

The purpose of mcp-demo is to provide a simple example of how to use the mcp-server library effectively.

Is mcp-demo free to use?

Yes! mcp-demo is open-source and free to use under the MIT license.

Where can I find the documentation for mcp-server?

Documentation for mcp-server can be found in the repository linked in the README file.

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