Python MCP Server Template
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# Python MCP Server Template A template repository for creating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers using Python with stdio transport. ## Overview This template provides a standardized setup for building MCP servers that integrate with VS Code. It uses: - Python with the…
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# Python MCP Server Template A template repository for creating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers using Python with stdio transport. ## Overview This template provides a standardized setup for building MCP servers that integrate with VS Code. It uses: - Python with the official MCP server library - Standard…
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- HappyPathway
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- Example MCP tools implemented with decorators
- VS Code development environment support
- Simple stdio‑based transport for local development
- Easy debugging with VS Code’s Python debugger
- Standardized project structure with src/ and .vscode/
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Python MCP Server TemplateCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Use this template to create a new MCP server project, then set up a Python virtual environment, install dependencies from requirements.txt, customize MCP tools in src/server.py, and test locally with VS Code. Configuration requires creating .vscode/mcp.json with stdio settings.
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Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"python mcp server template": {
"gcs-mcp-server": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"-m",
"venv",
"venv"
]
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"gcs-mcp-server": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"-m",
"venv",
"venv"
]
}
}Python MCP Server Template
A template repository for creating Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers using Python with stdio transport.
Overview
This template provides a standardized setup for building MCP servers that integrate with VS Code. It uses:
- Python with the official MCP server library
- Standard input/output (stdio) for communication
- VS Code integration for seamless development
Features
- Example MCP tools implementation with decorators
- VS Code development environment support
- Simple stdio-based transport for reliable local development
- Easy debugging with VS Code's Python debugger
Getting Started
1. Use this template repository to create your new MCP server project
2. Create and activate a Python virtual environment
3. Install dependencies from requirements.txt
4. Customize the MCP tools in the Python code
5. Test locally with VS Code
Project Structure
.
├── src/ # Python source code
│ └── server.py # MCP server implementation
├── .vscode/ # VS Code configuration
└── README.md # Project documentation
Customization
To implement your own MCP server:
1. Modify the Python code to add your custom tools using the @tool decorator
2. Update requirements.txt if additional dependencies are needed
3. Configure your VS Code workspace settings
Development
1. Set up a Python virtual environment:
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # or venv\Scripts\activate on Windows
pip install -r requirements.txt
2. Configure VS Code:
- Create .vscode/mcp.json with stdio configuration
- Set up Python interpreter in VS Code
- Use the integrated terminal for running commands
- Debug your MCP server using VS Code's Python debugger
3. Test your MCP server:
- Use VS Code's built-in MCP server testing capabilities
- Debug with breakpoints and VS Code's debug console
- Monitor stdio communication in the output panel
Contributing
1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Submit a pull request
License
[Your chosen license]
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