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A template for building mcp servers in python

3 stars PythonDeveloper Kits Updated Mar 31, 2025

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MCP Server Template for Cursor IDE

A simple template for creating custom tools for Cursor IDE using Model Context Protocol (MCP). Create your own repository from this template, modify the tools, and connect them to your Cursor IDE.

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Quick Start

1. Click "Deploy to Heroku" button

Deploy to Heroku

2. After deployment, configure Cursor:

    3. Test your agent's mood in Cursor:

      Alternative Setup Methods

      You can run the server in three ways: using Docker, traditional Python setup, or directly in Cursor IDE.

      Docker Setup

      The project includes Docker support for easy deployment:

      1. Initial setup:

      bash
      # Clone the repository
      git clone https://github.com/kirill-markin/weaviate-mcp-server.git
      cd weaviate-mcp-server
      
      # Create environment file
      cp .env.example .env

      2. Build and run using Docker Compose:

      bash
      # Build and start the server
      docker compose up --build -d
      
      # View logs
      docker compose logs -f
      
      # Check server status
      docker compose ps
      
      # Stop the server
      docker compose down

      3. The server will be available at:

        4. Quick test:

        bash
        # Test the server endpoint
        curl -i http://localhost:8000/sse

        5. Connect to Cursor IDE:

          Traditional Setup

          First, install the uv package manager:

          bash
          # Install uv on macOS
          brew install uv
          # Or install via pip (any OS)
          pip install uv

          Start the server using either stdio (default) or SSE transport:

          bash
          # Install the package with development dependencies
          uv pip install -e ".[dev]"
          
          # Using stdio transport (default)
          uv run mcp-simple-tool
          
          # Using SSE transport on custom port
          uv run mcp-simple-tool --transport sse --port 8000
          
          # Run tests
          uv run pytest -v

          After installation, you can connect the server directly to Cursor IDE:

          1. Right-click on the `cursor-run-mcp-server.sh` file in Cursor

          2. Select "Copy Path" to copy the absolute path

          3. Open Cursor Settings (gear icon)

          4. Navigate to Features tab

          5. Scroll down to "MCP Servers"

          6. Click "Add new MCP server"

          7. Fill in the form:

            Environment Variables

            Available environment variables (can be set in `.env`):

            • `MCP_SERVER_PORT` (default: 8000) - Port to run the server on
            • `MCP_SERVER_HOST` (default: 0.0.0.0) - Host to bind the server to
            • `DEBUG` (default: false) - Enable debug mode
            • `MCP_USER_AGENT` - Custom User-Agent for website fetching

            Additional options

            Installing via Smithery

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            To install MCP Server Template for Cursor IDE for Claude Desktop automatically via Smithery:

            bash
            npx -y @smithery/cli install @kirill-markin/example-mcp-server --client claude

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            Frequently asked questions

            What is mcp_template?

            mcp_template is A template for building mcp servers in python

            How do I install mcp_template?

            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_template open source?

            Yes — it is hosted on GitHub at https://github.com/chrisboden/mcp_template and has 3 stars.

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