Create MCP Server

A CLI tool for quickly scaffolding Model Context Protocol (MCP) server applications with TypeScript support and modern development tooling

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the Create MCP Server?

A CLI tool for quickly scaffolding Model Context Protocol (MCP) server applications with TypeScript support and modern development tooling

What it actually does

create-mcp-app is a monorepo project that provides tools and templates for building MCP applications. It uses modern development practices and tools to ensure a smooth development experience. The project is designed to help developers quickly set up and start building MCP applications with best practices and modern tooling.

  • 🚀 Instant project scaffolding for MCP applications
  • 📦 First-class TypeScript support with strict type checking
  • 🔧 Modern development toolchain with ESLint, Prettier, and Husky
  • 🎯 Extensible and customizable templates for both server and client
  • 🏗️ Monorepo architecture with Turborepo for efficient development
  • 📝 Comprehensive documentation and examples

Configuration

  • Node.js 16.x or later - pnpm 7.x or later

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Create MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "create-mcp-server-app": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "create-mcp-server-app"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

  • Node.js 16.x or later - pnpm 7.x or later

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Create to Prerequisites.”

Frequently asked questions

Node.js 16.x or later and pnpm 7.x or later are required for development.