mcp-server-templates
A flexible platform that provides Docker & Kubernetes backends, a lightweight CLI (mcpt), and client utilities for seamless MCP integration. Spin up servers from templates, route requests through a single endpoint with load balancing, and support both deployed (HTTP) and local (stdio) transports — all with sensible defaults and YAML-based configs.
- • Most MCP protocol features implemented (30/40)
- • Limited GitHub community activity (6/20)
- • Optimal dependency management (20/20)
- • Full deployment maturity (10/10)
- • Documentation (8/8)
- • Archestra MCP Trust score badge is missing
{
"dataeverything-mcp-file-server-docker": {
"command": "mcp-template",
"args": [
"deploy",
"file-server"
],
"env": {}
},
"dataeverything-mcp-file-server-docker-configured": {
"command": "mcp-template",
"args": [
"deploy",
"file-server",
"--config",
"read_only_mode=true",
"--config",
"max_file_size=50",
"--config",
"log_level=debug"
],
"env": {
"MCP_READ_ONLY": "true",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "debug"
}
},
"dataeverything-mcp-file-server-docker-overridden": {
"command": "mcp-template",
"args": [
"deploy",
"file-server",
"--override",
"metadata__description=Custom file server"
],
"env": {}
},
"dataeverything-mcp-file-server-docker-env": {
"command": "mcp-template",
"args": [
"deploy",
"file-server",
"--env",
"MCP_READ_ONLY=true",
"--env",
"MCP_MAX_FILE_SIZE=50",
"--env",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL=debug"
],
"env": {
"MCP_READ_ONLY": "true",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "debug"
}
},
"dataeverything-mcp-file-server-docker-with-config-file": {
"command": "mcp-template",
"args": [
"deploy",
"file-server",
"--config-file",
"./config.json"
],
"env": {}
},
"dataeverything-mcp-file-server-docker-mixed-config": {
"command": "mcp-template",
"args": [
"deploy",
"file-server",
"--config-file",
"./base-config.json",
"--config",
"log_level=warning",
"--override",
"metadata__version=1.5.0",
"--env",
"MCP_READ_ONLY=true"
],
"env": {
"MCP_READ_ONLY": "true",
"MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "warning"
}
}
}🚀 This Project Has Moved!
⚠️ IMPORTANT: This repository has been renamed and moved to MCP Platform
What changed:
- New Repository:
Data-Everything/MCP-Platform- New Package:
pip install mcp-platform(replacesmcp-templates)- New CLI:
mcppcommand (replacesmcpt)- Enhanced Features: Improved architecture and expanded capabilities
Migration is easy:
# Uninstall old package pip uninstall mcp-templates # Install new package pip install mcp-platform # Use new command (all your configs work the same!) mcpp deploy demo # instead of mcpt deploy demo
MCP Server Templates (Legacy)
⚠️ This version is in maintenance mode. Please migrate to MCP Platform for latest features and updates.
Deploy Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in seconds, not hours.
Zero-configuration deployment of production-ready MCP servers with Docker containers, comprehensive CLI tools, and intelligent caching. Focus on AI integration, not infrastructure setup.
🚀 Quick Start
# Install MCP Templates
pip install mcp-templates
# List available templates
mcpt list
# Deploy instantly
mcpt deploy demo
# View deployment
mcpt logs demo
That's it! Your MCP server is running at http://localhost:8080
⚡ Why MCP Templates?
| Traditional MCP Setup | With MCP Templates |
|---|---|
| ❌ Complex configuration | ✅ One-command deployment |
| ❌ Docker expertise required | ✅ Zero configuration needed |
| ❌ Manual tool discovery | ✅ Automatic detection |
| ❌ Environment setup headaches | ✅ Pre-built containers |
Perfect for: AI developers, data scientists, DevOps teams building with MCP.
🌟 Key Features
🖱️ One-Click Deployment
Deploy MCP servers instantly with pre-built templates—no Docker knowledge required.
🔍 Smart Tool Discovery
Automatically finds and showcases every tool your server offers.
🧠 Intelligent Caching
6-hour template caching with automatic invalidation for lightning-fast operations.
💻 Powerful CLI
Comprehensive command-line interface for deployment, management, and tool execution.
🛠️ Flexible Configuration
Configure via JSON, YAML, environment variables, CLI options, or override parameters.
📦 Growing Template Library
Ready-to-use templates for common use cases: filesystem, databases, APIs, and more.
📚 Installation
PyPI (Recommended)
pip install mcp-templates
Docker
docker run --privileged -it dataeverything/mcp-server-templates:latest deploy demo
From Source
git clone https://github.com/DataEverything/mcp-server-templates.git
cd mcp-server-templates
pip install -r requirements.txt
🎯 Common Use Cases
Deploy with Custom Configuration
# Basic deployment
mcpt deploy filesystem --config allowed_dirs="/path/to/data"
# Advanced overrides
mcpt deploy demo --override metadata__version=2.0 --transport http
Manage Deployments
# List all deployments
mcpt list --deployed
# Stop a deployment
mcpt stop demo
# View logs
mcpt logs demo --follow
Template Development
# Create new template
mcpt create my-template
# Test locally
mcpt deploy my-template --backend mock
🏗️ Architecture
┌─────────────┐ ┌───────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐
│ CLI Tool │───▶│ DeploymentManager │───▶│ Backend (Docker) │
│ (mcpt) │ │ │ │ │
└─────────────┘ └───────────────────┘ └─────────────────────┘
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────┐ ┌───────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐
│ Template │ │ CacheManager │ │ Container Instance │
│ Discovery │ │ (6hr TTL) │ │ │
└─────────────┘ └───────────────────┘ └─────────────────────┘
Configuration Flow: Template Defaults → Config File → CLI Options → Environment Variables
📦 Available Templates
| Template | Description | Transport | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| demo | Hello world MCP server | HTTP, stdio | Testing & learning |
| filesystem | Secure file operations | stdio | File management |
| gitlab | GitLab API integration | stdio | CI/CD workflows |
| github | GitHub API integration | stdio | Development workflows |
| zendesk | Customer support tools | HTTP, stdio | Support automation |
🛠️ Configuration Examples
Basic Configuration
mcpt deploy filesystem --config allowed_dirs="/home/user/data"
Advanced Configuration
mcpt deploy gitlab \
--config gitlab_token="$GITLAB_TOKEN" \
--config read_only_mode=true \
--override metadata__version=1.2.0 \
--transport stdio
Configuration File
{
"allowed_dirs": "/home/user/projects",
"log_level": "DEBUG",
"security": {
"read_only": false,
"max_file_size": "100MB"
}
}
mcpt deploy filesystem --config-file myconfig.json
🔧 Template Development
Creating Templates
-
Use the generator:
mcpt create my-template -
Define template.json:
{ "name": "My Template", "description": "Custom MCP server", "docker_image": "my-org/my-mcp-server", "transport": { "default": "stdio", "supported": ["stdio", "http"] }, "config_schema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "api_key": { "type": "string", "env_mapping": "API_KEY", "sensitive": true } } } } -
Test and deploy:
mcpt deploy my-template --backend mock
Full template development guide →
� Migration to MCP Platform
This repository has evolved into MCP Platform with enhanced features and better architecture.
Why We Moved
- Better Naming: "MCP Platform" better reflects the comprehensive nature of the project
- Enhanced Architecture: Improved codebase structure and performance
- Expanded Features: More deployment options, better tooling, enhanced templates
- Future Growth: Better positioned for upcoming MCP ecosystem developments
What Stays the Same
- ✅ All your existing configurations work unchanged
- ✅ Same Docker images and templates
- ✅ Same deployment workflows
- ✅ Full backward compatibility during transition
Migration Steps
-
Install new package:
pip uninstall mcp-templates pip install mcp-platform -
Update commands:
# Old command mcpt deploy demo # New command (everything else identical) mcpp deploy demo -
Update documentation bookmarks:
- New docs: https://data-everything.github.io/MCP-Platform/
- New repository: https://github.com/Data-Everything/MCP-Platform
Support Timeline
- Current (Legacy) Package: Security updates only through 2025
- New Platform: Active development, new features, full support
- Migration Support: Available through Discord and GitHub issues
�📖 Documentation (Legacy)
- Getting Started - Installation and first deployment
- CLI Reference - Complete command documentation
- Template Guide - Creating and configuring templates
- User Guide - Advanced usage and best practices
🤝 Community
- Discord Server - Get help and discuss features
- GitHub Issues - Report bugs and request features
- Discussions - Share templates and use cases
📝 License
This project is licensed under the Elastic License 2.0.
🙏 Acknowledgments
Built with ❤️ for the MCP community. Thanks to all contributors and template creators!
[](https://archestra.ai/mcp-catalog/data-everything__mcp-server-templates)🚀 This Project Has Moved!
⚠️ IMPORTANT: This repository has been renamed and moved to MCP Platform
What changed:
- New Repository:
Data-Everything/MCP-Platform- New Package:
pip install mcp-platform(replacesmcp-templates)- New CLI:
mcppcommand (replacesmcpt)- Enhanced Features: Improved architecture and expanded capabilities
Migration is easy:
# Uninstall old package pip uninstall mcp-templates # Install new package pip install mcp-platform # Use new command (all your configs work the same!) mcpp deploy demo # instead of mcpt deploy demo
MCP Server Templates (Legacy)
⚠️ This version is in maintenance mode. Please migrate to MCP Platform for latest features and updates.
Deploy Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers in seconds, not hours.
Zero-configuration deployment of production-ready MCP servers with Docker containers, comprehensive CLI tools, and intelligent caching. Focus on AI integration, not infrastructure setup.
🚀 Quick Start
# Install MCP Templates
pip install mcp-templates
# List available templates
mcpt list
# Deploy instantly
mcpt deploy demo
# View deployment
mcpt logs demo
That's it! Your MCP server is running at http://localhost:8080
⚡ Why MCP Templates?
| Traditional MCP Setup | With MCP Templates |
|---|---|
| ❌ Complex configuration | ✅ One-command deployment |
| ❌ Docker expertise required | ✅ Zero configuration needed |
| ❌ Manual tool discovery | ✅ Automatic detection |
| ❌ Environment setup headaches | ✅ Pre-built containers |
Perfect for: AI developers, data scientists, DevOps teams building with MCP.
🌟 Key Features
🖱️ One-Click Deployment
Deploy MCP servers instantly with pre-built templates—no Docker knowledge required.
🔍 Smart Tool Discovery
Automatically finds and showcases every tool your server offers.
🧠 Intelligent Caching
6-hour template caching with automatic invalidation for lightning-fast operations.
💻 Powerful CLI
Comprehensive command-line interface for deployment, management, and tool execution.
🛠️ Flexible Configuration
Configure via JSON, YAML, environment variables, CLI options, or override parameters.
📦 Growing Template Library
Ready-to-use templates for common use cases: filesystem, databases, APIs, and more.
📚 Installation
PyPI (Recommended)
pip install mcp-templates
Docker
docker run --privileged -it dataeverything/mcp-server-templates:latest deploy demo
From Source
git clone https://github.com/DataEverything/mcp-server-templates.git
cd mcp-server-templates
pip install -r requirements.txt
🎯 Common Use Cases
Deploy with Custom Configuration
# Basic deployment
mcpt deploy filesystem --config allowed_dirs="/path/to/data"
# Advanced overrides
mcpt deploy demo --override metadata__version=2.0 --transport http
Manage Deployments
# List all deployments
mcpt list --deployed
# Stop a deployment
mcpt stop demo
# View logs
mcpt logs demo --follow
Template Development
# Create new template
mcpt create my-template
# Test locally
mcpt deploy my-template --backend mock
🏗️ Architecture
┌─────────────┐ ┌───────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐
│ CLI Tool │───▶│ DeploymentManager │───▶│ Backend (Docker) │
│ (mcpt) │ │ │ │ │
└─────────────┘ └───────────────────┘ └─────────────────────┘
│ │ │
▼ ▼ ▼
┌─────────────┐ ┌───────────────────┐ ┌─────────────────────┐
│ Template │ │ CacheManager │ │ Container Instance │
│ Discovery │ │ (6hr TTL) │ │ │
└─────────────┘ └───────────────────┘ └─────────────────────┘
Configuration Flow: Template Defaults → Config File → CLI Options → Environment Variables
📦 Available Templates
| Template | Description | Transport | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| demo | Hello world MCP server | HTTP, stdio | Testing & learning |
| filesystem | Secure file operations | stdio | File management |
| gitlab | GitLab API integration | stdio | CI/CD workflows |
| github | GitHub API integration | stdio | Development workflows |
| zendesk | Customer support tools | HTTP, stdio | Support automation |
🛠️ Configuration Examples
Basic Configuration
mcpt deploy filesystem --config allowed_dirs="/home/user/data"
Advanced Configuration
mcpt deploy gitlab \
--config gitlab_token="$GITLAB_TOKEN" \
--config read_only_mode=true \
--override metadata__version=1.2.0 \
--transport stdio
Configuration File
{
"allowed_dirs": "/home/user/projects",
"log_level": "DEBUG",
"security": {
"read_only": false,
"max_file_size": "100MB"
}
}
mcpt deploy filesystem --config-file myconfig.json
🔧 Template Development
Creating Templates
-
Use the generator:
mcpt create my-template -
Define template.json:
{ "name": "My Template", "description": "Custom MCP server", "docker_image": "my-org/my-mcp-server", "transport": { "default": "stdio", "supported": ["stdio", "http"] }, "config_schema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "api_key": { "type": "string", "env_mapping": "API_KEY", "sensitive": true } } } } -
Test and deploy:
mcpt deploy my-template --backend mock
Full template development guide →
� Migration to MCP Platform
This repository has evolved into MCP Platform with enhanced features and better architecture.
Why We Moved
- Better Naming: "MCP Platform" better reflects the comprehensive nature of the project
- Enhanced Architecture: Improved codebase structure and performance
- Expanded Features: More deployment options, better tooling, enhanced templates
- Future Growth: Better positioned for upcoming MCP ecosystem developments
What Stays the Same
- ✅ All your existing configurations work unchanged
- ✅ Same Docker images and templates
- ✅ Same deployment workflows
- ✅ Full backward compatibility during transition
Migration Steps
-
Install new package:
pip uninstall mcp-templates pip install mcp-platform -
Update commands:
# Old command mcpt deploy demo # New command (everything else identical) mcpp deploy demo -
Update documentation bookmarks:
- New docs: https://data-everything.github.io/MCP-Platform/
- New repository: https://github.com/Data-Everything/MCP-Platform
Support Timeline
- Current (Legacy) Package: Security updates only through 2025
- New Platform: Active development, new features, full support
- Migration Support: Available through Discord and GitHub issues
�📖 Documentation (Legacy)
- Getting Started - Installation and first deployment
- CLI Reference - Complete command documentation
- Template Guide - Creating and configuring templates
- User Guide - Advanced usage and best practices
🤝 Community
- Discord Server - Get help and discuss features
- GitHub Issues - Report bugs and request features
- Discussions - Share templates and use cases
📝 License
This project is licensed under the Elastic License 2.0.
🙏 Acknowledgments
Built with ❤️ for the MCP community. Thanks to all contributors and template creators!