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mcp-server-12306
by drfccv
everything
by modelcontextprotocol
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mcp-server-12306 · Summary

A high-performance 12306 train ticket query system that provides real-time data via MCP protocol.

everything · Summary

Official MCP test server exercising all protocol features for client builders.

mcp-server-12306 · Use cases

  • AI assistants helping travelers find and compare train options
  • Automated travel booking systems requiring real-time 12306 data
  • Applications that need to display live railway schedules and availability

everything · Use cases

  • Testing MCP client implementations against all protocol features
  • Learning MCP protocol capabilities through a reference server
  • Validating client compatibility with different transport methods

mcp-server-12306 · Install

Installation

Mode 1: Stdio Mode (Recommended for Claude Desktop)

Using uvx:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "12306": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-server-12306"]
    }
  }
}

Using pipx:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "12306": {
      "command": "pipx",
      "args": ["run", "--no-cache", "mcp-server-12306"]
    }
  }
}

Mode 2: HTTP Mode

git clone https://github.com/drfccv/mcp-server-12306.git
cd mcp-server-12306
uv sync
uv run python scripts/start_server.py

Client configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "12306": {
      "url": "http://localhost:8000/mcp"
    }
  }
}

everything · Install

NPX (recommended)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
    }
  }
}

On Windows, use cmd /c:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "cmd",
      "args": ["/c", "npx", "-y", "@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything"]
    }
  }
}

Docker

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "everything": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/everything"]
    }
  }
}

Global install

npm install -g @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything@latest
npx @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything
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