What is the MCP Server?

The MCP Server is a backend service that implements the Model Context Protocol, allowing AI models to interact with external tools and databases. It acts as a bridge between your AI applications and the data they need to function effectively.

How to use the MCP Server?

You can connect your AI application to the MCP Server through API calls. The server handles requests for data operations and tool integrations, returning structured responses that your application can use to maintain context.

Use Cases

Ideal for building AI-powered IDEs, custom AI workflows, or chat interfaces that need real-time context updates from various data sources.

Key Features

Client-Server CommunicationStandardized protocol for seamless communication between AI applications and the server

CRUD OperationsCreate, Read, Update and Delete operations for managing notes in SQLite database

Random Seed GenerationTool for generating random seeds and echoing them back with input messages

SQLite IntegrationBuilt-in support for SQLite database using Entity Framework Core

Pros and Cons

Advantages

Standardized protocol makes integration easy

Lightweight and fast performance

Built-in database support reduces setup time

Flexible enough for various AI applications

Limitations

Currently only supports SQLite as database backend

Limited to .NET ecosystem for server implementation

New protocol with evolving standards

Getting Started

Set up the serverInstall the MCP server on your machine or cloud environment

Connect your applicationConfigure your AI application to make requests to the MCP server endpoint

Start exchanging contextBegin sending and receiving model context through the standardized protocol

Usage Scenarios

AI Programming AssistantAn IDE plugin uses MCP to maintain context about the current programming task, accessing relevant documentation and examples from the database.

Knowledge ManagementA chatbot uses MCP to store and retrieve information from its knowledge base during conversations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What programming languages can I use with MCP?While the reference implementation is in C#, the protocol itself is language-agnostic. You can implement clients in any language that can make HTTP requests.

Can I use databases other than SQLite?The current implementation focuses on SQLite for simplicity, but the architecture allows for adding other database providers in future versions.

Is MCP suitable for production use?MCP is currently a demonstration project. While functional, we recommend evaluating it thoroughly before production deployment.