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MCP Server Starter Template

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This repository contains a ready-to-use Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that supercharges your development workflow. As a new developer, I created this tool to consolidate documentation and streamline my development process—now I'm sharing it with you.

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Overview

The MCP Server Starter is a ready-to-use template for quickly setting up your own Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, designed to enhance your development workflow by consolidating documentation and streamlining processes.

To use the MCP Server Starter, clone the repository, install the dependencies, and start the server. Detailed instructions can be found in the Implementation Guide.

  • Immediate usability with minimal setup required. - Easily extensible architecture for adding custom tools. - Comprehensive documentation access for various technologies like React, AWS, TypeScript, and more. - AI-powered assistance for generating documentation and solving development challenges.
  1. New developers can quickly access documentation without navigating multiple resources.
  2. Developers can automate their workflow and simplify project setup.
  3. Integration with VS Code for enhanced development experience.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect MCP Server Starter Template 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-server-starter-mgesteban": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-starter-mgesteban"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

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-server-starter-mgesteban": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-server-starter-mgesteban"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

Is the MCP Server Starter free to use?

Yes! The MCP Server Starter is open-source and free to use.

Can I customize the server?

Absolutely! The template is designed to be easily customizable with your own tools and configurations.

What technologies does it support?

It supports a variety of technologies including React, AWS, TypeScript, and more.

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