MCP Everything — MCP protocol
Comprehensive test server that demonstrates all MCP features
Basic Information
| Program name | MCP Everything (MCP everything) |
|---|---|
| One-line description | Comprehensive test server that demonstrates all MCP features |
| Development/Maintenance | Model Context Protocol project |
| Official homepage | https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers |
| Official documentation | https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers |
| Installation/Deployment | npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything |
| Runtime environment | MCP host apps (Claude Desktop, Cursor, opencode, etc.) |
| License | MIT License |
| Stable version | npm modelcontextprotocol/server-everything (confirmed 2026-10) — confirmation date 2026-10-18 |
| GitHub repository | https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers |
| Category | MCP protocol (tags: MCP, reference server, tools, agent) |
What is this program?
This server is a comprehensive test server implementation that demonstrates all MCP features included in the official MCP reference server collection. It can be run with a single npx command, and once registered in the MCP host app settings, it can be used immediately by the agent.
Primary use: MCP feature learning and client testing
What problems does it solve?
- ('In everything tasks', 'When the agent needs to use the comprehensive test server functionality that demonstrates all MCP features', 'Connect immediately with standard MCP tools')
- ('Quick connection', 'When you need to run it with npx without building a separate server', 'Reuse the official implementation')
- ('Safe access', 'When you need to access it while limiting the allowed scope', 'Restrict with path and permission parameters')
Key Features
Exposed tools
echo, add, long_running_operation, sample_llm
- Use case: Provides MCP feature learning and client testing to the agent
- Result: Standard MCP tool calls
- Limitations: Be careful with permission settings
Installation and Execution
npx (Run)
Run @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything with npx.
npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything /path
Real-world Usage Example
Registering with the host
Add a server entry to mcp.json.
{"mcpServers":{"everything":{"command":"npx","args":["-y","@modelcontextprotocol/server-everything","/path"]}}
Advantages and Limitations
Advantages
- Official project implementation
- One-line execution with npx
- Exposes standard MCP tools
Points to consider before use
- Requires host app configuration
- Be careful with permission and path settings
Comparison with Similar Programs
| Program | Features | Suitable for these cases |
|---|---|---|
| Direct implementation | Write only the necessary tools yourself | In-house special tools |
| Community server | Choose other implementations | Explore alternatives |
Official Resources and Further Learning
- Official homepage — https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers
- Official documentation / knowledge base — https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers
- Installation/deployment — npx -y @modelcontextprotocol/server-everything
- Release notes — https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers/releases
- Source / development resources — https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers
Version and supported environment information is based on what was confirmed on the official site as of 2026-10-18. Installation commands may vary depending on the distribution and version you use, so also check the official installation documentation.
Actual Execution Screen
Synthetic example — not an actual execution result. The screen is a synthetic example and not an actual execution result.
An actual running server
Source (HTML): https://games.aidebatehub.com/programs/mcp/protocol/server-everything.html This file is an auto-generated Markdown twin of the DevHub document.
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