MCP Server Calculator
BasicMCP Server Calculator is a project aimed at providing a step-by-step guide to building an MCP server with a focus on a calculator example. It includes instructions for setting up a virtual environment and installing necessary libraries.
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Overview
MCP Server Calculator is a project aimed at providing a step-by-step guide to building an MCP server with a focus on a calculator example. It includes instructions for setting up a virtual environment and installing necessary libraries.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
pip install mcp2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-server-calculator": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"pip install mcp"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from MCP Server Calculator?"
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 MCP Server Calculator?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in MCP Server Calculator"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in MCP Server Calculator with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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