Essentials
BasicEssentials is an MCP server that provides various tools and features such as internet searches and programming playgrounds for users. It supports Python and Rust programming languages.
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Overview
Essentials is an MCP server that provides various tools and features such as internet searches and programming playgrounds for users. It supports Python and Rust programming languages.
Installation
1Install the package
2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"essentials": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-essentials"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Essentials?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in Essentials?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Essentials"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Essentials with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
Works with Essentials
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