Template MCP Server
Bootstrap your own MCP server using Microsoft’s multi-registry template packages instead of copying random snippets.
Overview
com.microsoft/template-server-name is a Build-phase MCP template server that shows how to publish and start a stdio MCP package on NuGet, npm, or PyPI.
What is this MCP server?
- Template MCP server at version 0.0.12-alpha.5932986
- Ships parallel entry points: NuGet Microsoft.Template.Mcp, npm @azure/mcp-template, PyPI msmcp-template
- Shared positional args pattern: server start on stdio transport
- Reference implementation from Microsoft—not a production domain integration
- 3 package variants: nuget, npm, pypi with stdio transport
- Positional launch pattern: server start
Community signal: 3.3k GitHub stars.
What problem does it solve?
First-time MCP authors waste time on inconsistent server.json, transport, and packaging layouts across ecosystems.
Who is it for?
Solo developers creating their first MCP server who want Microsoft’s canonical multi-package template.
Skip if: Builders looking for a finished business integration—this is scaffolding only.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You get a working alpha template server to clone patterns from before building your real MCP integration.
- Runnable template MCP server for local experimentation
- Reusable packaging pattern for your own MCP server repo
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Journey fit
How it compares
Official MCP starter template—not a skills.sh workflow skill or a production SaaS connector.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is com.microsoft/template-server-name for?
Indie developers and integrators bootstrapping a custom MCP server using Microsoft’s reference template packages.
When should I use com.microsoft/template-server-name?
Early in Build when you are learning MCP packaging or validating stdio server startup in Claude Code or Cursor.
How do I add com.microsoft/template-server-name to my agent?
Install one of Microsoft.Template.Mcp, @azure/mcp-template, or msmcp-template and configure stdio with positional arguments server and start.