Mcp Quickstart
Bootstrap a minimal npm-based MCP server with secrets and stdio transport so you can ship your first custom tool quickly.
Overview
mcp-quickstart is a MCP server for the Build phase that provides a minimal npm stdio template for deploying your first MCP integration.
What is this MCP server?
- npm package @achsaf/quickstart-test for stdio MCP quickstart
- Required SECRET env var pattern for API-key style auth
- MCP server schema 2025-12-11 aligned manifest
- Version 1.0.2 starter aimed at deployment wiring
- GitHub-hosted reference repo for fork-and-deploy
- Package version 1.0.2
- npm identifier @achsaf/quickstart-test
- stdio transport type
What problem does it solve?
First-time MCP authors stall on packaging, env secrets, and stdio wiring instead of building the tool they actually need.
Who is it for?
Indie developers publishing their first custom MCP server from Node/npm.
Skip if: Production teams needing hardened auth, multi-transport gateways, or Python-first stacks.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You get a working MCP server skeleton with secret env configuration ready to register in your agent.
- Runnable stdio MCP server package you can extend
- Documented required SECRET credential slot
- Baseline server.json manifest for registry alignment
Recommended MCP Servers
Journey fit
How it compares
Starter MCP scaffold, not a full tool catalog or Claude skill.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is mcp-quickstart for?
It is for builders who want a small npm-based stdio MCP example with required secrets before they add real tool logic.
When should I use mcp-quickstart?
Use it at the start of a custom MCP project when you need deployment structure more than domain features.
How do I add mcp-quickstart to my agent?
Install or reference @achsaf/quickstart-test, set the SECRET environment variable, add the stdio server entry in Claude Code or Cursor MCP config, then replace the stub with your handlers.