Model Context Protocol .NET Template

by NikiforovAll

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This repository contains a template for creating a Model Context Protocol (MCP) applications in .NET.

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Author: NikiforovAll
GitHub stars: 26
Downloads: 391
Categories: Developer Tools

- Four templates: mcp-server, mcp-server-http, mcp-server-http-auth, and mcp-server-hybrid
- Supports both Stdio and HTTP transport modes
- Automatic tool discovery with WithToolsFromAssembly()
- Can be packaged and distributed as a global .NET tool
- Integrates with Aspire hosting for cloud-native scenarios

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 Model Context Protocol .NET Template

Command (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

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install the template using dotnet new install Nall.ModelContextProtocol.Template, then create a new project with commands like dotnet new mcp-server -o MyProject -n MyProject. The generated code registers tools marked with the [McpServerTool] attribute automatically. Build and run locally, or distribute as a .NET tool.

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "model context protocol .net template": {
            "mcp-template-dotnet": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
                    "-e",
                    "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
                    "dotnet",
                    "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
                ]
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "mcp-template-dotnet": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
            "@modelcontextprotocol/inspector",
            "-e",
            "DOTNET_ENVIRONMENT=Production",
            "dotnet",
            "$(PWD)/Artefacts/MyAwesomeMCPServer.dll"
        ]
    }
}

Model Context Protocol .NET Template

MCP Logo

A protocol for seamless integration between LLM applications and external data sources

<a href="https://modelcontextprotocol.io">Documentation</a> |
<a href="https://spec.modelcontextprotocol.io">Specification</a> |
<a href="https://github.com/orgs/modelcontextprotocol/discussions">Discussions</a>

This repository contains a template for creating a Model Context Protocol (MCP) application in .NET. It provides a basic structure and example code to help you get started with building your own MCP-enabled applications.

| Package | Version | Description |
| ---------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------- |
| Nall.ModelContextProtocol.Template | | Templates |
| Nall.ModelContextProtocol.Inspector.Aspire.Hosting | | Aspire Hosting Integration |

Getting Started

Install:

```bash
dotnet new install Nall.ModelContextProtocol.Template

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