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MCP Server Configuration Files: Complete Reference

Reference guide for MCP server configuration files including JSON schema and common options.

Config file sharingConfiguration tips

MCP server configuration is defined in JSON files that specify tools, resources, and server metadata.

Configuration Schema

{
  "name": "my-mcp-server",
  "version": "1.0.0",
  "description": "A sample MCP server",
  "tools": [
    {
      "name": "example-tool",
      "description": "An example tool",
      "parameters": {
        "type": "object",
        "properties": {}
      }
    }
  ]
}

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