typescript-mcp-server-generator

Complete TypeScript MCP server project generator with tools, resources, and transport configuration. Scaffolds a full Node.js/TypeScript project with @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, zod validation, and choice of HTTP (Express) or stdio transport Generates at least one production-ready tool with schema validation, error handling, and structured content responses Includes tsconfig.json with ES modules, proper package.json setup, and dev tooling (tsx/ts-node) Optionally adds resources with dynamic URI templates and prompts with argument schemas for extensibility Provides testing guidance via MCP Inspector, example tool invocations, and troubleshooting for common deployment issues

INSTALLATION
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SKILL.md

Generate TypeScript MCP Server

Create a complete Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in TypeScript with the following specifications:

Requirements

  • Project Structure: Create a new TypeScript/Node.js project with proper directory structure
  • NPM Packages: Include @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, zod@3, and either express (for HTTP) or stdio support
  • TypeScript Configuration: Proper tsconfig.json with ES modules support
  • Server Type: Choose between HTTP (with Streamable HTTP transport) or stdio-based server
  • Tools: Create at least one useful tool with proper schema validation
  • Error Handling: Include comprehensive error handling and validation

Implementation Details

Project Setup

  • Initialize with npm init and create package.json
  • Install dependencies: @modelcontextprotocol/sdk, zod@3, and transport-specific packages
  • Configure TypeScript with ES modules: "type": "module" in package.json
  • Add dev dependencies: tsx or ts-node for development
  • Create proper .gitignore file

Server Configuration

  • Use McpServer class for high-level implementation
  • Set server name and version
  • Choose appropriate transport (StreamableHTTPServerTransport or StdioServerTransport)
  • For HTTP: set up Express with proper middleware and error handling
  • For stdio: use StdioServerTransport directly

Tool Implementation

  • Use registerTool() method with descriptive names
  • Define schemas using zod for input and output validation
  • Provide clear title and description fields
  • Return both content and structuredContent in results
  • Implement proper error handling with try-catch blocks
  • Support async operations where appropriate

Resource/Prompt Setup (Optional)

  • Add resources using registerResource() with ResourceTemplate for dynamic URIs
  • Add prompts using registerPrompt() with argument schemas
  • Consider adding completion support for better UX

Code Quality

  • Use TypeScript for type safety
  • Follow async/await patterns consistently
  • Implement proper cleanup on transport close events
  • Use environment variables for configuration
  • Add inline comments for complex logic
  • Structure code with clear separation of concerns

Example Tool Types to Consider

  • Data processing and transformation
  • External API integrations
  • File system operations (read, search, analyze)
  • Database queries
  • Text analysis or summarization (with sampling)
  • System information retrieval

Configuration Options

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For HTTP Servers:

  • Port configuration via environment variables
  • CORS setup for browser clients
  • Session management (stateless vs stateful)
  • DNS rebinding protection for local servers

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For stdio Servers:

  • Proper stdin/stdout handling
  • Environment-based configuration
  • Process lifecycle management

Testing Guidance

  • Explain how to run the server (npm start or npx tsx server.ts)
  • Provide MCP Inspector command: npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector
  • For HTTP servers, include connection URL: http://localhost:PORT/mcp
  • Include example tool invocations
  • Add troubleshooting tips for common issues

Additional Features to Consider

  • Sampling support for LLM-powered tools
  • User input elicitation for interactive workflows
  • Dynamic tool registration with enable/disable capabilities
  • Notification debouncing for bulk updates
  • Resource links for efficient data references

Generate a complete, production-ready MCP server with comprehensive documentation, type safety, and error handling.

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