How do I install the golf mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `OTEL_TRACES_EXPORTER`, `OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_ENDPOINT` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Golf MCP Server

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What is the Golf MCP Server?

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The short version

Golf is a framework designed to streamline the creation of MCP server applications. It allows developers to define server's capabilities—tools, prompts, and resources—as simple Python files within a conventional directory structure. Golf then automatically discovers, parses, and compiles these components into a runnable MCP server, minimizing boilerplate and accelerating development.

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How to install the Golf MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "golf": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["golf-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "OTEL_TRACES_EXPORTER": "your-value",
        "OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_ENDPOINT": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
OTEL_TRACES_EXPORTER	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional
OTEL_EXPORTER_OTLP_ENDPOINT	Configuration value read at startup.	Optional

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