template-mcp-server

Overview

This is a comprehensive MCP server template from Red Hat that provides a solid foundation for developing production MCP servers. It includes three example tools (multiply calculator, code review prompt generator, and Red Hat logo tool) and demonstrates best practices for MCP development including proper error handling, health checks, multiple transport protocols, SSL support, and structured logging. The template also includes OAuth integration with PostgreSQL token storage and deployment configurations for OpenShift.

Try asking AI

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

• multiply_calculator

  A calculator that multiplies two numbers

  Try:Multiply 5 and 10Try:What's 7 times 3?Try:Calculate 12 × 8
• code_review_prompt_generator

  Generates a prompt for reviewing code

  Try:Generate a code review prompt for this Python functionTry:Help me review my JavaScript codeTry:Create a prompt for reviewing my pull request
• red_hat_logo_tool

  Returns a Red Hat logo image

  Try:Show me the Red Hat logoTry:Get the Red Hat company imageTry:Display the Red Hat branding

Comparable tools

Installation

git clone https://github.com/redhat-data-and-ai/template-mcp-server
cd template-mcp-server
make install        # creates venv, installs deps + pre-commit hooks
make local          # starts server on localhost:5001

# Create venv and install
uv venv && source .venv/bin/activate
uv pip install -e ".[dev]"
pre-commit install

# Configure and run
cp .env.example .env
template-mcp-server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "template-mcp-server": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": ["run", "template-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "MCP_HOST": "localhost",
        "MCP_PORT": "5001"
      }
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What transport protocols are supported?

The template supports HTTP, SSE (Server-Sent Events), and streamable-HTTP protocols for MCP communication.

Can I use this template for production deployment?

Yes, this is a production-ready template with SSL support, containerization, and OpenShift deployment manifests included.

Compare template-mcp-server with