Minimal MCP in Nix
BasicMinimal MCP in Nix is a barebones MCP (Multi-Channel Protocol) server implemented in Python, designed to work seamlessly with Nix package management. It serves as a minimal example suitable for demonstrations and learning about MCP server implementations.
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Overview
Minimal MCP in Nix is a barebones MCP (Multi-Channel Protocol) server implemented in Python, designed to work seamlessly with Nix package management. It serves as a minimal example suitable for demonstrations and learning about MCP server implementations.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
Initialize it using the provided Nix flake template and run the server with the specified command in your Claude configuration.2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"minimal-mcp-in-nix": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"Initialize it using the provided Nix flake template and run the server with the specified command in your Claude configuration."
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from Minimal MCP in Nix?"
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 Minimal MCP in Nix?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in Minimal MCP in Nix"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in Minimal MCP in Nix with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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