mcp-http-client-example

Simple example client demonstrating how to connect to MCP servers over HTTP (SSE)

17 stars PythonDeveloper Kits Updated Sep 19, 2025

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MCP HTTP Client Example

Simple example client demonstrating how to connect to Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers over HTTP using Server-Sent Events (SSE) transport.

Uses the official MCP Python SDK to handle protocol communication and server interactions.

Features

Connects to MCP servers over SSE transport
Lists available tools, resources and prompts
Properly handles connection lifecycle with async context managers

Requirements

Usage

Clone this repository, then run the example client:

bash

uv run -- main.py

For example:

bash

uv run -- main.py http://localhost:8000/sse

The client will:

1. Connect to the specified MCP server

2. List its available capabilities

3. Print them as JSON

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Frequently asked questions

What is mcp-http-client-example?

mcp-http-client-example is Simple example client demonstrating how to connect to MCP servers over HTTP (SSE)

How do I install mcp-http-client-example?

Open the GitHub repository and follow its README. Most MCP servers are added to your client's MCP config, then called by your agent.

Is mcp-http-client-example open source?

Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/slavashvets/mcp-http-client-example/ and has 17 stars.

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