mcp-transport-prototype

What is MCP Transport Prototype?

MCP Transport Prototype is a project designed to build a custom MCP server that can communicate using standard input/output (stdio) and Server-Sent Events (SSE) transport methods. It aims to help developers understand how to implement these transport mechanisms effectively.

How to use MCP Transport Prototype?

To use the MCP Transport Prototype, you can run the server using either SSE or stdio transport. For SSE, you start the FastAPI server and open an SSE connection to receive streamed updates. For stdio, you run the server in-process and send requests via standard input.

Key features of MCP Transport Prototype?

• Supports two transport methods: SSE and stdio.
• Allows real-time updates from the server to the client using SSE.
• Processes JSON-RPC requests via standard input/output for stdio.

Use cases of MCP Transport Prototype?

1. Building web dashboards that require real-time data updates.
2. Creating command-line tools that communicate with an MCP server.
3. Developing applications that need efficient data exchange without network overhead.

FAQ from MCP Transport Prototype?

• What is Server-Sent Events (SSE)?

SSE is a method for servers to push real-time updates to clients over HTTP, suitable for live notifications and updates.

• How does stdio communication work?

Stdio allows programs to read from and write to the terminal, making it ideal for in-process communication.

• Can I use this prototype for production applications?

This prototype is primarily for educational purposes and may require further development for production use.