shellsage-ai/mcp-server-boilerplate

Overview

This repository provides production-ready boilerplate templates for building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in TypeScript and Python. It offers a quickstart structure to help developers scaffold MCP servers without starting from scratch.

Best for

Best for
Developers who want a quick, template-based start for building MCP servers in TypeScript or Python.

Use cases

• Scaffolding a new MCP server project in TypeScript or Python
• Learning the standard structure and patterns for MCP server development
• Rapid prototyping of MCP-compatible tools and integrations

How to use

Install

npm install && npm run build

Tools exposed

• tsx

Tested with

Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf

Example client config

{\n  "mcpServers": {\n    "my-server": {\n      "command": "npx",\n      "args": ["tsx", "src/index.ts"]\n    }\n  }\n}

Notes

This repository provides production-ready boilerplate templates for building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in TypeScript and Python. It offers a quickstart structure to help developers scaffold MCP servers without starting from scratch.

1 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-03-06. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Scaffolding a new MCP server project in TypeScript or Python
• Learning the standard structure and patterns for MCP server development
• Rapid prototyping of MCP-compatible tools and integrations

Pros

• Provides a clear, production-oriented starting point for MCP servers
• Supports both TypeScript and Python, covering two major ecosystems
• Reduces boilerplate setup time for developers new to MCP

Cons

• Very early stage with only 1 star and limited community validation
• May lack documentation or examples for advanced use cases
• Not actively maintained or updated by a known vendor

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