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Is the smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart MCP server free to use?

Yes. smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart is listed on AllMCPs as a free, open Model Context Protocol server you can install into Claude Desktop, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client.

Smithery Ai Cookbook Python Quickstart

A simple MCP server built with FastMCP and python

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claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@smithery/cli"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Documentation Overview

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:

bash

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

Choose an example and follow its README:

bash

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

Test with Smithery Playground:
Terminal
```
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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Add the following block to your claude_desktop_config.json under mcpServers: "mcpServers": { "smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart": { "command": "npx", "args": ["-y", "smithery-ai-cookbook-python-quickstart"] } }

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Documentation Overview

Smithery Cookbook

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:

bash

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

Choose an example and follow its README:

bash

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

Test with Smithery Playground:
Terminal
```
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Smithery Ai Cookbook Python Quickstart