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ai.smithery/smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart MCP Server

ai.smithery/smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart

Educational MCP server examples and guides for building with FastMCP and Python.

What is the ai.smithery/smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart MCP server?

The Smithery Cookbook Python Quickstart is a basic MCP server built with FastMCP that demonstrates how to create a simple Model Context Protocol server in Python. It serves as a learning resource with copy-able code snippets and examples for developers building their own MCP servers and clients.

This is an educational MCP server that provides a quickstart template for building MCP servers in Python using FastMCP. It includes a basic greeting tool and is designed to help developers understand MCP fundamentals through practical examples. The cookbook also offers guides for testing with the Smithery Playground and deploying to Smithery's platform.

How to install ai.smithery/smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart

Copy-paste configuration for popular MCP clients.

transport: http

Config generated by PluginBench — verify against the source before use.

Environment / auth

Authorization
required
secret
Bearer token for Smithery authentication

~/.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart": {
      "url": "https://server.smithery.ai/@smithery-ai/cookbook-python-quickstart/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools & capabilities

Tools this server exposes to the agent.

greeting tool — A basic tool that demonstrates MCP server functionality

Use cases

Learn how to build a basic MCP server with FastMCP and Python
Understand MCP server structure and tool implementation
Test and debug MCP servers using the Smithery Playground
Use as a template to bootstrap your own MCP server project
Deploy and share your MCP server on Smithery's platform

ai.smithery/smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart MCP server FAQ

What is the Smithery Cookbook Python Quickstart?

It's a minimal MCP server example built with FastMCP that demonstrates core MCP concepts. It includes a greeting tool and serves as a learning resource for developers new to building MCP servers.

Is this free to use?

Yes, the Smithery Cookbook is open source under the MIT License and free to use, modify, and distribute.

How do I install and run this server?

Clone the repository, navigate to servers/python/quickstart/, follow the README instructions, and run the server. You can test it with the Smithery Playground using `npx @smithery/cli playground`.

What are the prerequisites?

You need Python 3.12+, the Smithery CLI (installed via npm), and a basic understanding of the Model Context Protocol.

Can I deploy this to production?

Yes, you can deploy it to Smithery's hosted platform by visiting smithery.ai/new, or run it in your own environment using Docker or other deployment methods.

Is authentication required?

No authentication is required to run this quickstart locally. Deployment options may vary depending on your chosen hosting platform.

README (reference)

Source of truth, from the repository.

Smithery Cookbook

The Smithery Cookbook provides code examples and guides designed to help developers build MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers and clients, offering copy-able code snippets that you can easily integrate into your own projects.

Prerequisites

To make the most of the examples in this cookbook, you'll need:

Smithery CLI: Install with npm install -g @smithery/cli to access the interactive playground and development tools
Programming language runtimes for the examples you want to explore (Python 3.12+, Node.js 18+, etc.)
Basic understanding of the Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Quick Start

Clone this repository:

git clone https://github.com/smithery-ai/smithery-cookbook.git
cd smithery-cookbook

Choose an example and follow its README:

cd servers/python/quickstart
# Follow the README.md instructions

Test with Smithery Playground:
```
npx @smithery/cli playground --port 8081
```
Note: Replace 8081 with the port your server is running on
Deploy to Smithery (optional): Ready to share your MCP server? Deploy it here to host it on Smithery's platform.

Table of Recipes

Python Servers

FastMCP Quickstart - Basic server with greeting tool
FastMCP Advanced - Server with session configuration
Migrate STDIO to HTTP - Server with custom Docker container

TypeScript Servers

TypeScript Quickstart - Simple server with character counting tool
TypeScript Session Config - Server with session configuration
Migrate STDIO to HTTP - Smithery CLI - Server using Smithery CLI
Migrate STDIO to HTTP - Custom Container - Server with custom Docker container

Development Workflow

Build and distribute your MCP servers with Smithery:

Build your MCP server using the language and framework of your choice
Test interactively with npx @smithery/cli playground
Debug with real-time request/response inspection
Deploy to Smithery's hosted platform - Deploy here
Distribute your server gets its own page at smithery.ai/server/{name} for others to discover and use

Explore Further

Looking for more resources to enhance your MCP development experience?

Smithery Documentation - Complete guides and API reference
Deploy Your MCP Server - Host your server on Smithery's platform
Model Context Protocol Specification - Official MCP documentation
Smithery Discord Community - Get help and share your projects

If you have ideas for new examples or guides, share them on the issues page.

License

MIT License

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