How do I install the mcp hello world 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.

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MCP Hello World MCP Server

A simple Hello World MCP server

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What is the MCP Hello World MCP Server?

A simple Hello World MCP server.

What MCP Hello World does

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Practical notes

Maintained by lobehub, written in TypeScript.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
Method	tools/invoke
Parameters	{ name: 'debug', parameters: {} }
Returns	A JSON structure containing definitions for all registered resources, tools, and prompts.

How to install the MCP Hello World MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-hello-world": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-hello-world"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Example prompts to try

“Use MCP Hello World to Description.”
“Use MCP Hello World to Method.”
“Use MCP Hello World to Parameters.”

Frequently asked questions

A simple Hello World MCP server Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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