Versioning and Updates

Relevant source files

The following files were used as context for generating this wiki page:

• README.md
• package.json
• src/index.ts
• tsconfig.json
• .gitignore

The mcpmcp-server project utilizes a modern Node.js and TypeScript environment to manage the discovery and integration of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Versioning and updates are primarily handled through the Node Package Manager (npm) ecosystem, specifically leveraging npx for execution to ensure users always have access to the most recent features and security patches.

Update Mechanism via NPX

The project recommends a distribution strategy that prioritizes the latest version of the execution bridge. By using the @latest tag during the client configuration, the system ensures that the remote gateway remains synchronized with the upstream server capabilities.

Client Configuration Logic

The following configuration demonstrates how an MCP client (such as Claude Desktop) is instructed to fetch and run the latest version of the bridge software:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcpmcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-remote@latest", "https://mcpmcp.io/mcp"]
    }
  }
}

Sources: README.md:9-18

Lifecycle of an Update

The update process is triggered every time the MCP client initializes the server connection. This flow ensures that the local execution environment matches the remote requirements defined by the server at https://mcpmcp.io/mcp.

The diagram shows the sequence from the initial client start to the successful connection using the latest package version. Sources: README.md:9-18

Package Management and Dependencies

The project's versioning is defined within the package.json file, which tracks metadata and external dependencies.

Key Metadata Fields

Field	Purpose
name	Identifies the package as mcpmcp-server.
version	Specifies the current semantic version of the local codebase.
dependencies	Lists external libraries required for the server to function.
devDependencies	Lists tools required for building (e.g., TypeScript, ts-node).

Sources: package.json

Build and Environment Control

The project uses TypeScript for development, with specific configurations to ensure consistent output during updates.

• TSConfig: Manages compiler options to maintain compatibility across different Node.js environments. Sources: tsconfig.json
• Gitignore: Prevents build artifacts (like node_modules or dist/) from being tracked, ensuring that updates are clean and do not include stale local files. Sources: .gitignore

Technical Implementation of the Entry Point

The server entry point initializes the communication protocol. Updates to this logic are distributed via the npx flow described above.

// Example of entry point logic found in src/index.ts
import { Server } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/index.js";
import { StdioServerTransport } from "@modelcontextprotocol/sdk/server/stdio.js";

const server = new Server({
  name: "mcpmcp-server",
  version: "1.0.0",
}, {
  capabilities: {
    tools: {},
  },
});

Sources: src/index.ts:1-12

Summary of Configuration Options

Users can customize how the server interacts with their client through arguments passed during the initialization update.

Argument	Type	Description
-y	Flag	Automatically confirms the installation of the package.
mcp-remote@latest	String	The package name and version tag to pull from npm.
Endpoint URL	URL	The remote URL (e.g., https://mcpmcp.io/mcp) the bridge connects to.

Sources: README.md:14

Versioning and updates for mcpmcp-server are designed to be frictionless for the end-user by abstracting the version management through npx and centralizing server-side updates at the remote endpoint URL. This ensures high availability of new features without requiring manual user intervention.