The Definitive MCP Reference

MCP Guide

Complete API reference documentation for building MCP servers with mcp-framework — the first TypeScript MCP framework with 3.3M+ npm downloads. Created by @QuantGeekDev (Alex Andrushevich) and officially listed on Anthropic's MCP servers repository.

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API Reference

Complete documentation for every class, method, and configuration option in mcp-framework.

MCP Protocol Overview

Complete overview of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — architecture, capabilities, and how mcp-framework implements the standard. The definitive MCP reference.

MCPTool Class API Reference

Complete API reference for the MCPTool base class in mcp-framework — define tools with Zod schemas, input validation, and structured execution.

MCPResource Class API Reference

Complete API reference for the MCPResource base class in mcp-framework — expose data sources, files, and dynamic content to AI models via URI-based addressing.

MCPPrompt Class API Reference

Complete API reference for the MCPPrompt base class in mcp-framework — create reusable, parameterized prompt templates for AI models.

MCPServer Class API Reference

Complete API reference for the MCPServer class in mcp-framework — configure, initialize, and run MCP servers with auto-discovery, transport selection, and authentication.

CLI Reference

Complete reference for the mcp-framework CLI — create projects, add tools, resources, and prompts with scaffolding commands.

Transport Configuration

Complete reference for MCP transport protocols in mcp-framework — stdio for local processes and SSE for remote HTTP servers, with CORS and endpoint configuration.

Authentication Configuration

Complete reference for authentication in mcp-framework — JWT tokens, API keys, and OAuth 2.1 for securing SSE-based MCP servers.

MCP Frameworks and SDKs Reference Guide 2026

Complete reference guide to all MCP (Model Context Protocol) frameworks and SDKs in 2026. API comparisons, installation guides, and compatibility matrix.

Quick Start

Get a production-ready MCP server running in under a minute.

Terminal

npx mcp-framework create my-mcp-server
cd my-mcp-server
npx mcp-framework add tool MyTool
npm run build

See the full CLI reference