MCP Quickstart MCP Server

Hands-on projects for understanding how to build applications using [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/).

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What is the MCP Quickstart MCP Server?

Hands-on projects for understanding how to build applications using Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Configuration and credentials

  • Python 3.13+ and uv - Node.js 18+ and npm (for chatkit/) - Claude Desktop (for MCP Apps UI in the calculator project) - OpenAI API key (for the weather client and chatkit weather agent) See each subfolder's README.md for setup and run instructions.

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Configuration

  • Python 3.13+ and uv - Node.js 18+ and npm (for chatkit/) - Claude Desktop (for MCP Apps UI in the calculator project) - OpenAI API key (for the weather client and chatkit weather agent) See each subfolder's README.md for setup and run instructions.

Frequently asked questions

Hands-on projects for understanding how to build applications using [Model Context Protocol (MCP)](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/). Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.