kotlin-mcp-server-generator

Generate a complete Kotlin MCP server project with proper structure, dependencies, and implementation using the official io.modelcontextprotocol:kotlin-sdk library.

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Best use case

kotlin-mcp-server-generator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Generate a complete Kotlin MCP server project with proper structure, dependencies, and implementation using the official io.modelcontextprotocol:kotlin-sdk library.

Teams using kotlin-mcp-server-generator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

  • You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

  • You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
  • You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

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$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/kotlin-mcp-server-generator/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ComeOnOliver/skillshub/main/skills/github/awesome-copilot/kotlin-mcp-server-generator/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

  1. Download SKILL.md from GitHub
  2. Place it in .claude/skills/kotlin-mcp-server-generator/SKILL.md inside your project
  3. Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How kotlin-mcp-server-generator Compares

Feature / Agentkotlin-mcp-server-generatorStandard Approach
Platform SupportNot specifiedLimited / Varies
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Installation ComplexityUnknownN/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Generate a complete Kotlin MCP server project with proper structure, dependencies, and implementation using the official io.modelcontextprotocol:kotlin-sdk library.

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Kotlin MCP Server Project Generator

Generate a complete, production-ready Model Context Protocol (MCP) server project in Kotlin.

## Project Requirements

You will create a Kotlin MCP server with:

1. **Project Structure**: Gradle-based Kotlin project layout
2. **Dependencies**: Official MCP SDK, Ktor, and kotlinx libraries
3. **Server Setup**: Configured MCP server with transports
4. **Tools**: At least 2-3 useful tools with typed inputs/outputs
5. **Error Handling**: Proper exception handling and validation
6. **Documentation**: README with setup and usage instructions
7. **Testing**: Basic test structure with coroutines

## Template Structure

```
myserver/
├── build.gradle.kts
├── settings.gradle.kts
├── gradle.properties
├── src/
│   ├── main/
│   │   └── kotlin/
│   │       └── com/example/myserver/
│   │           ├── Main.kt
│   │           ├── Server.kt
│   │           ├── config/
│   │           │   └── Config.kt
│   │           └── tools/
│   │               ├── Tool1.kt
│   │               └── Tool2.kt
│   └── test/
│       └── kotlin/
│           └── com/example/myserver/
│               └── ServerTest.kt
└── README.md
```

## build.gradle.kts Template

```kotlin
plugins {
    kotlin("jvm") version "2.1.0"
    kotlin("plugin.serialization") version "2.1.0"
    application
}

group = "com.example"
version = "1.0.0"

repositories {
    mavenCentral()
}

dependencies {
    implementation("io.modelcontextprotocol:kotlin-sdk:0.7.2")
    
    // Ktor for transports
    implementation("io.ktor:ktor-server-netty:3.0.0")
    implementation("io.ktor:ktor-client-cio:3.0.0")
    
    // Serialization
    implementation("org.jetbrains.kotlinx:kotlinx-serialization-json:1.7.3")
    
    // Coroutines
    implementation("org.jetbrains.kotlinx:kotlinx-coroutines-core:1.9.0")
    
    // Logging
    implementation("io.github.oshai:kotlin-logging-jvm:7.0.0")
    implementation("ch.qos.logback:logback-classic:1.5.12")
    
    // Testing
    testImplementation(kotlin("test"))
    testImplementation("org.jetbrains.kotlinx:kotlinx-coroutines-test:1.9.0")
}

application {
    mainClass.set("com.example.myserver.MainKt")
}

tasks.test {
    useJUnitPlatform()
}

kotlin {
    jvmToolchain(17)
}
```

## settings.gradle.kts Template

```kotlin
rootProject.name = "{{PROJECT_NAME}}"
```

## Main.kt Template

```kotlin
package com.example.myserver

import io.modelcontextprotocol.kotlin.sdk.server.StdioServerTransport
import kotlinx.coroutines.runBlocking
import io.github.oshai.kotlinlogging.KotlinLogging

private val logger = KotlinLogging.logger {}

fun main() = runBlocking {
    logger.info { "Starting MCP server..." }
    
    val config = loadConfig()
    val server = createServer(config)
    
    // Use stdio transport
    val transport = StdioServerTransport()
    
    logger.info { "Server '${config.name}' v${config.version} ready" }
    server.connect(transport)
}
```

## Server.kt Template

```kotlin
package com.example.myserver

import io.modelcontextprotocol.kotlin.sdk.server.Server
import io.modelcontextprotocol.kotlin.sdk.server.ServerOptions
import io.modelcontextprotocol.kotlin.sdk.Implementation
import io.modelcontextprotocol.kotlin.sdk.ServerCapabilities
import com.example.myserver.tools.registerTools

fun createServer(config: Config): Server {
    val server = Server(
        serverInfo = Implementation(
            name = config.name,
            version = config.version
        ),
        options = ServerOptions(
            capabilities = ServerCapabilities(
                tools = ServerCapabilities.Tools(),
                resources = ServerCapabilities.Resources(
                    subscribe = true,
                    listChanged = true
                ),
                prompts = ServerCapabilities.Prompts(listChanged = true)
            )
        )
    ) {
        config.description
    }
    
    // Register all tools
    server.registerTools()
    
    return server
}
```

## Config.kt Template

```kotlin
package com.example.myserver.config

import kotlinx.serialization.Serializable

@Serializable
data class Config(
    val name: String = "{{PROJECT_NAME}}",
    val version: String = "1.0.0",
    val description: String = "{{PROJECT_DESCRIPTION}}"
)

fun loadConfig(): Config {
    return Config(
        name = System.getenv("SERVER_NAME") ?: "{{PROJECT_NAME}}",
        version = System.getenv("VERSION") ?: "1.0.0",
        description = System.getenv("DESCRIPTION") ?: "{{PROJECT_DESCRIPTION}}"
    )
}
```

## Tool1.kt Template

```kotlin
package com.example.myserver.tools

import io.modelcontextprotocol.kotlin.sdk.server.Server
import io.modelcontextprotocol.kotlin.sdk.CallToolRequest
import io.modelcontextprotocol.kotlin.sdk.CallToolResult
import io.modelcontextprotocol.kotlin.sdk.TextContent
import kotlinx.serialization.json.buildJsonObject
import kotlinx.serialization.json.put
import kotlinx.serialization.json.putJsonObject
import kotlinx.serialization.json.putJsonArray

fun Server.registerTool1() {
    addTool(
        name = "tool1",
        description = "Description of what tool1 does",
        inputSchema = buildJsonObject {
            put("type", "object")
            putJsonObject("properties") {
                putJsonObject("param1") {
                    put("type", "string")
                    put("description", "First parameter")
                }
                putJsonObject("param2") {
                    put("type", "integer")
                    put("description", "Optional second parameter")
                }
            }
            putJsonArray("required") {
                add("param1")
            }
        }
    ) { request: CallToolRequest ->
        // Extract and validate parameters
        val param1 = request.params.arguments["param1"] as? String
            ?: throw IllegalArgumentException("param1 is required")
        val param2 = (request.params.arguments["param2"] as? Number)?.toInt() ?: 0
        
        // Perform tool logic
        val result = performTool1Logic(param1, param2)
        
        CallToolResult(
            content = listOf(
                TextContent(text = result)
            )
        )
    }
}

private fun performTool1Logic(param1: String, param2: Int): String {
    // Implement tool logic here
    return "Processed: $param1 with value $param2"
}
```

## tools/ToolRegistry.kt Template

```kotlin
package com.example.myserver.tools

import io.modelcontextprotocol.kotlin.sdk.server.Server

fun Server.registerTools() {
    registerTool1()
    registerTool2()
    // Register additional tools here
}
```

## ServerTest.kt Template

```kotlin
package com.example.myserver

import kotlinx.coroutines.test.runTest
import kotlin.test.Test
import kotlin.test.assertEquals
import kotlin.test.assertFalse

class ServerTest {
    
    @Test
    fun `test server creation`() = runTest {
        val config = Config(
            name = "test-server",
            version = "1.0.0",
            description = "Test server"
        )
        
        val server = createServer(config)
        
        assertEquals("test-server", server.serverInfo.name)
        assertEquals("1.0.0", server.serverInfo.version)
    }
    
    @Test
    fun `test tool1 execution`() = runTest {
        val config = Config()
        val server = createServer(config)
        
        // Test tool execution
        // Note: You'll need to implement proper testing utilities
        // for calling tools in the server
    }
}
```

## README.md Template

```markdown
# {{PROJECT_NAME}}

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server built with Kotlin.

## Description

{{PROJECT_DESCRIPTION}}

## Requirements

- Java 17 or higher
- Kotlin 2.1.0

## Installation

Build the project:

\`\`\`bash
./gradlew build
\`\`\`

## Usage

Run the server with stdio transport:

\`\`\`bash
./gradlew run
\`\`\`

Or build and run the jar:

\`\`\`bash
./gradlew installDist
./build/install/{{PROJECT_NAME}}/bin/{{PROJECT_NAME}}
\`\`\`

## Configuration

Configure via environment variables:

- `SERVER_NAME`: Server name (default: "{{PROJECT_NAME}}")
- `VERSION`: Server version (default: "1.0.0")
- `DESCRIPTION`: Server description

## Available Tools

### tool1
{{TOOL1_DESCRIPTION}}

**Input:**
- `param1` (string, required): First parameter
- `param2` (integer, optional): Second parameter

**Output:**
- Text result of the operation

## Development

Run tests:

\`\`\`bash
./gradlew test
\`\`\`

Build:

\`\`\`bash
./gradlew build
\`\`\`

Run with auto-reload (development):

\`\`\`bash
./gradlew run --continuous
\`\`\`

## Multiplatform

This project uses Kotlin Multiplatform and can target JVM, Wasm, and iOS.
See `build.gradle.kts` for platform configuration.

## License

MIT
```

## Generation Instructions

When generating a Kotlin MCP server:

1. **Gradle Setup**: Create proper `build.gradle.kts` with all dependencies
2. **Package Structure**: Follow Kotlin package conventions
3. **Type Safety**: Use data classes and kotlinx.serialization
4. **Coroutines**: All operations should be suspending functions
5. **Error Handling**: Use Kotlin exceptions and validation
6. **JSON Schemas**: Use `buildJsonObject` for tool schemas
7. **Testing**: Include coroutine test utilities
8. **Logging**: Use kotlin-logging for structured logging
9. **Configuration**: Use data classes and environment variables
10. **Documentation**: KDoc comments for public APIs

## Best Practices

- Use suspending functions for all async operations
- Leverage Kotlin's null safety and type system
- Use data classes for structured data
- Apply kotlinx.serialization for JSON handling
- Use sealed classes for result types
- Implement proper error handling with Result/Either patterns
- Write tests using kotlinx-coroutines-test
- Use dependency injection for testability
- Follow Kotlin coding conventions
- Use meaningful names and KDoc comments

## Transport Options

### Stdio Transport
```kotlin
val transport = StdioServerTransport()
server.connect(transport)
```

### SSE Transport (Ktor)
```kotlin
embeddedServer(Netty, port = 8080) {
    mcp {
        Server(/*...*/) { "Description" }
    }
}.start(wait = true)
```

## Multiplatform Configuration

For multiplatform projects, add to `build.gradle.kts`:

```kotlin
kotlin {
    jvm()
    js(IR) { nodejs() }
    wasmJs()
    
    sourceSets {
        commonMain.dependencies {
            implementation("io.modelcontextprotocol:kotlin-sdk:0.7.2")
        }
    }
}
```

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