Local MCP server template

json

{
  "my-local-server": {
    "type": "local",
    "command": "node",
    "args": ["./tools/mcp-server.js"],
    "tools": ["*"]
  }
}

Explanation

Local or stdio transport requires `command` and `args`, with `tools` defining what the server exposes.

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