simple_mcp_server

Test Simple MCP server

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Overview

The simple_mcp_server is a testing server designed for the Simple MCP protocol, allowing developers to test and validate their implementations.

To use simple_mcp_server, clone the repository from GitHub, set up the server environment, and run the server using the provided commands.

Lightweight and easy to set up - Supports basic MCP protocol functionalities - Ideal for testing and development purposes

Testing MCP protocol implementations in development.
Validating server responses for various MCP commands.
Assisting developers in debugging their MCP applications.

Add to your AI client

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

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

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

FAQ

What is the purpose of simple_mcp_server?

It is designed to help developers test their implementations of the Simple MCP protocol.

Is simple_mcp_server free to use?

Yes! It is open-source and available for anyone to use.

Where can I find the documentation?

Documentation can be found in the GitHub repository.

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