Express-REST-API-and-MCP-Server-Framework

Overview

This comprehensive development framework enables rapid creation of RESTful APIs with built-in MCP server capabilities. It generates complete CRUD services with both REST endpoints and MCP tools/resources, allowing LLMs to interact directly with your application. The framework supports multiple database options including MongoDB, SQL, and external APIs, providing flexibility in data management while maintaining a consistent interface.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• create_items

  Create one record in the items collection

  Try:Create a new item with name 'Laptop' and price 999Try:Add an item to inventory
• create_many_items

  Bulk create multiple records in the items collection

  Try:Create multiple items at onceTry:Bulk insert inventory items
• update_items

  Update a record by id and data

  Try:Update item with id 123 to have price 899Try:Modify an existing item's details
• delete_items

  Delete a record by id

  Try:Remove item with id 456Try:Delete an item from inventory
• items://list

  List all records in the items collection

  Try:Show me all itemsTry:List all inventory items
• items://search

  Search for items in the collection

  Try:Find items with name 'Laptop'Try:Search for items in a certain price range
• items://{id}

  Get one record by id from items collection

  Try:Get details for item with id 123Try:Show me the item with id 456
• create_users

  Create one record in the users collection

  Try:Create a new userTry:Add a user to the system
• update_users

  Update a user record by id and data

  Try:Update user with id 789Try:Modify a user's profile
• users://list

  List all records in the users collection

  Try:Show me all usersTry:List all registered users
• users://search

  Search for users in the collection

  Try:Find users with email containing 'example.com'Try:Search for users by name
• users://{id}

  Get one user record by id

  Try:Get user details for id 789Try:Show me the profile of user 123

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Installation

$ git clone https://github.com/iolufemi/Express-REST-API-and-MCP-Server-Framework.git ./yourProjectName
$ cd yourProjectName
$ npm install

$ npm run generate -- --name yourFirstEndpoint

$ npm run dev

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "express-mcp": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["path/to/your/project/dist/server.js"],
      "env": {}
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What databases are supported?

The framework supports MongoDB (Mongoose), SQL databases (Sequelize), and external APIs as data sources.

How do I add MCP tools to my existing API?

Use the 'npm run generate' command to create new services, which automatically include MCP tools and resources.

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