What can Ruby MCP SDK do?

json-rpc protocol request routing and dispatch, tool registration and schema-based invocation, prompt template definition and argument substitution, resource uri-based content access and streaming, multi-transport protocol support (http and stdio), notification broadcasting to connected clients, configuration and instrumentation for error handling, utility classes for common mcp patterns, protocol specification compliance validation, server initialization and lifecycle management

Ruby MCP SDK

MCP ServerFree

[Rust MCP SDK](https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/rust-sdk)

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10 capabilities

Capabilities10 decomposed

json-rpc protocol request routing and dispatch

Medium confidence

The MCP::Server class implements a JSON-RPC 2.0 request handler that routes incoming protocol method calls to appropriate handler methods based on the MCP specification. It parses JSON-RPC requests, validates method names against the protocol spec, dispatches to corresponding handler implementations, and returns properly formatted JSON-RPC responses or error objects. The server maintains an internal method registry that maps protocol methods (e.g., 'tools/list', 'resources/read') to handler implementations.

Solves for

I need to accept JSON-RPC requests from AI clients and route them to the correct handlerI want to implement the full MCP protocol specification without manually parsing JSON-RPCI need to handle protocol versioning and method validation automatically

Best for

Ruby developers building MCP-compliant servers

Teams integrating LLMs with Ruby backends

Developers who want protocol compliance without boilerplate

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

JSON library for serialization

Transport layer implementation (HTTP or stdio)

Limitations

Synchronous request handling only — no built-in async/await support for long-running operations

Request routing is method-name based — no middleware or interceptor pattern for cross-cutting concerns

Error responses follow JSON-RPC 2.0 spec but custom error codes require manual implementation

What makes it unique

Implements MCP specification routing natively in Ruby with automatic method dispatch based on protocol-defined method names, eliminating the need for manual switch statements or route definitions for each protocol method

vs alternatives

Provides tighter MCP spec compliance than generic JSON-RPC libraries because it bakes in knowledge of the specific protocol methods and their expected signatures

tool registration and schema-based invocation

Medium confidence

The SDK provides a ModelContextProtocol::Tool class that allows developers to register callable functions with JSON Schema input definitions. Tools are registered on the server instance, and when an AI client requests tool execution, the server validates the input against the schema, invokes the tool's implementation block, and returns the result. The tool registry maintains metadata (name, description, input schema) that is exposed via the 'tools/list' protocol method, enabling AI clients to discover and understand available tools.

Solves for

I want to expose Ruby functions to AI models with strict input validationI need to define tool schemas that AI clients can discover and understandI want to execute tools safely with automatic schema validation before invocation

Best for

Developers building AI agent backends in Ruby

Teams creating tool-use integrations between LLMs and Ruby services

Builders who need schema-driven function invocation

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

JSON Schema validation library

Tool implementation as a Ruby Proc or lambda

Limitations

Tool implementations are synchronous — no native support for async/await or background job queues

Schema validation is JSON Schema only — no custom validation logic hooks

Tool results must be serializable to JSON — complex Ruby objects require manual conversion

What makes it unique

Combines tool registration with automatic JSON Schema validation and discovery, allowing AI clients to introspect available tools and their input requirements before invocation, with the server enforcing schema compliance at execution time

vs alternatives

More structured than generic function-calling approaches because it requires explicit schema definition upfront, enabling better AI model understanding and safer execution with guaranteed input validation

prompt template definition and argument substitution

Medium confidence

The ModelContextProtocol::Prompt class enables developers to define reusable prompt templates with named arguments and structured messaging. Prompts are registered on the server and exposed via the 'prompts/list' protocol method. When an AI client requests a prompt, the server substitutes provided arguments into the template and returns the rendered prompt with proper message structure. The prompt system supports multiple message types and allows templates to define which arguments are required vs optional.

Solves for

I want to define reusable prompt templates that AI clients can discover and useI need to structure prompts with arguments that clients can customize at runtimeI want to expose domain-specific prompt patterns to AI models without hardcoding them

Best for

Teams building AI applications with domain-specific prompt patterns

Developers who want to centralize prompt management in their Ruby backend

Builders creating multi-tenant AI systems with customizable prompts

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Prompt template definition as a string with argument placeholders

Argument definitions (name, description, required flag)

Limitations

Prompt templates use simple string substitution — no conditional logic or loops within templates

No built-in versioning or A/B testing for prompts

Argument validation is minimal — no type checking or complex validation rules

What makes it unique

Implements prompts as first-class protocol resources with automatic discovery and argument binding, allowing AI clients to request and customize prompts at runtime rather than embedding them in client code

vs alternatives

Decouples prompt management from AI client code by centralizing templates on the server, enabling prompt updates without client redeployment and allowing multiple clients to share consistent prompt patterns

resource uri-based content access and streaming

Medium confidence

The ModelContextProtocol::Resource class provides a mechanism to register and serve content via URI-based access. Resources are registered with a URI pattern and implementation, and when an AI client requests a resource via the 'resources/read' protocol method, the server retrieves and returns the content. The resource system supports multiple content types (text, images, binary data) and can stream large resources. Resources are discoverable via the 'resources/list' protocol method, exposing their URI patterns and MIME types to clients.

Solves for

I want to expose files, documents, or data to AI models via a standardized URI interfaceI need to serve different content types (text, images, binary) through a single resource mechanismI want AI clients to discover available resources and their content types before accessing them

Best for

Developers building knowledge bases or document retrieval systems for AI

Teams integrating file systems or databases with AI models

Builders creating RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) backends in Ruby

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Resource implementation as a Ruby callable returning content

URI pattern definition (string)

Limitations

Resource access is synchronous — no built-in streaming for very large files

No built-in access control or authentication per resource

URI patterns are simple string matching — no regex or glob pattern support

What makes it unique

Implements resources as discoverable, URI-addressed content endpoints that AI clients can query, combining a registry pattern with content streaming to provide flexible access to diverse data types without requiring clients to know implementation details

vs alternatives

More structured than ad-hoc file serving because it provides protocol-level discovery and standardized access patterns, allowing AI clients to understand available resources and their content types before making requests

multi-transport protocol support (http and stdio)

Medium confidence

The transport layer abstracts communication mechanisms, supporting both HTTP and stdio transports. The SDK provides transport implementations that handle the protocol-specific details of receiving JSON-RPC requests and sending responses. HTTP transport integrates with web frameworks, while stdio transport enables command-line tool integration. The server is transport-agnostic — the same server implementation works with any transport backend. Transport selection is configured at initialization time.

Solves for

I want to run an MCP server over HTTP for web-based AI integrationsI need to expose an MCP server via stdio for command-line tool integrationI want to switch between transports without changing my server implementation

Best for

Developers building both web and CLI-based AI integrations

Teams deploying MCP servers in diverse environments (cloud, local, containerized)

Builders who want transport flexibility without code duplication

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

For HTTP: web framework (Rails, Sinatra, etc.) or HTTP server library

For stdio: standard input/output streams

Limitations

HTTP transport requires a web framework integration — no built-in HTTP server

Stdio transport is blocking — no concurrent request handling

No WebSocket support — HTTP transport is request-response only

What makes it unique

Provides a transport abstraction layer that decouples the MCP server implementation from communication mechanisms, allowing the same server code to operate over HTTP or stdio without modification, with transport selection at initialization

vs alternatives

More flexible than transport-specific implementations because it enables deployment across different environments (web, CLI, containerized) without code changes, reducing development and maintenance burden

notification broadcasting to connected clients

Medium confidence

The SDK supports server-initiated notifications that can be sent to connected clients via the 'notifications' protocol mechanism. The server maintains a list of subscribed clients and can broadcast notifications (e.g., resource updates, tool availability changes) to all or specific clients. Notifications are sent asynchronously and do not require a corresponding client request. The notification system uses the JSON-RPC notification format (no response expected).

Solves for

I want to push updates to AI clients when resources or tools changeI need to notify clients of server state changes without waiting for pollingI want to implement real-time updates for dynamic tool or resource availability

Best for

Developers building dynamic AI systems with changing tools or resources

Teams implementing real-time updates in AI applications

Builders creating event-driven MCP server architectures

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Connected client tracking mechanism

JSON-RPC notification format support

Limitations

Notifications are fire-and-forget — no delivery guarantees or acknowledgment

No built-in filtering or subscription management — broadcasts go to all clients

Notification ordering is not guaranteed across multiple servers

What makes it unique

Implements server-initiated notifications as a first-class protocol feature, allowing the server to push updates to clients without client polling, enabling real-time synchronization of tool and resource availability

vs alternatives

More efficient than polling-based approaches because clients receive updates immediately when server state changes, reducing latency and network overhead in dynamic AI systems

configuration and instrumentation for error handling

Medium confidence

The SDK provides configuration options for exception reporting, instrumentation hooks, and protocol versioning. Developers can configure how the server handles errors (logging, reporting, custom handlers), enable instrumentation for monitoring request/response metrics, and specify protocol version compatibility. The configuration system uses a block-based DSL for setting options at initialization time. Error handling includes automatic JSON-RPC error response generation with proper error codes and messages.

Solves for

I want to configure error handling and logging for my MCP serverI need to instrument my server to monitor request metrics and performanceI want to ensure protocol version compatibility with clients

Best for

Developers building production MCP servers with monitoring requirements

Teams implementing observability and error tracking in AI backends

Builders who need fine-grained control over server behavior

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Configuration block at server initialization

Optional: external logging or monitoring library

Limitations

Instrumentation hooks are basic — no built-in metrics collection or aggregation

Error handling is synchronous — no async error reporting

Configuration is static — cannot change settings at runtime

What makes it unique

Provides a declarative configuration DSL that centralizes error handling, instrumentation, and protocol settings, allowing developers to customize server behavior without modifying core logic or implementing custom middleware

vs alternatives

More convenient than manual error handling because it provides built-in hooks for common observability needs, reducing boilerplate and enabling consistent error handling across the entire server

utility classes for common mcp patterns

Medium confidence

The SDK includes utility classes that encapsulate common patterns for building MCP servers, such as base classes for tools and resources, helper methods for schema generation, and validation utilities. These utilities reduce boilerplate by providing pre-built implementations of common functionality. Developers can extend or use these utilities directly rather than implementing patterns from scratch. The utilities follow Ruby conventions and integrate seamlessly with the rest of the SDK.

Solves for

I want to quickly build tools and resources without writing boilerplate codeI need helper methods for generating JSON schemas for my toolsI want to follow established patterns for MCP server development

Best for

Ruby developers new to MCP who want to follow best practices

Teams building multiple MCP servers and wanting to reuse patterns

Developers who prefer convention over configuration

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Knowledge of MCP protocol concepts

JSON Schema familiarity for tool definitions

Limitations

Utilities are basic — no advanced features like middleware or interceptors

Schema generation is limited to simple types — complex schemas require manual definition

Utilities assume standard Ruby conventions — customization requires subclassing

What makes it unique

Provides a set of utility classes and helpers that encapsulate MCP patterns, reducing boilerplate and enabling developers to build compliant servers with minimal code while following established conventions

vs alternatives

More productive than building from scratch because utilities provide pre-built implementations of common patterns, reducing development time and ensuring consistency across MCP server implementations

protocol specification compliance validation

Medium confidence

The SDK implements validation of requests and responses against the MCP protocol specification. This includes validating that incoming requests conform to the expected JSON-RPC format, that method names are recognized protocol methods, that request parameters match expected schemas, and that responses conform to protocol-defined structures. Validation happens automatically during request processing and response generation, with validation errors returned as JSON-RPC error responses. The SDK maintains an internal specification reference for validation.

Solves for

I want to ensure my server strictly complies with the MCP specificationI need automatic validation of client requests against protocol requirementsI want to catch protocol violations early and return proper error responses

Best for

Teams building production MCP servers that must be spec-compliant

Developers integrating with multiple AI clients that expect strict protocol compliance

Builders who want to avoid manual validation logic

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

MCP protocol specification reference

JSON Schema validation library

Limitations

Validation is strict — no lenient mode for backward compatibility

Custom protocol extensions are not supported — only standard MCP methods

Validation errors are generic — no detailed error messages for debugging

What makes it unique

Implements automatic, built-in validation of all requests and responses against the MCP specification, ensuring protocol compliance without requiring developers to write custom validation logic or manually check conformance

vs alternatives

More reliable than manual validation because it enforces compliance automatically and consistently across all protocol methods, reducing the risk of subtle protocol violations that could break client integrations

server initialization and lifecycle management

Medium confidence

The SDK provides a server initialization pattern that sets up the MCP::Server instance with configured components (tools, prompts, resources), transport layer, and error handling. The server lifecycle includes initialization, request handling loop, and graceful shutdown. Developers call initialization methods to register components, then start the server with a chosen transport. The server manages the request processing loop and handles cleanup on shutdown. Lifecycle hooks allow custom initialization and cleanup logic.

Solves for

I want to initialize an MCP server with all my tools, prompts, and resourcesI need to start the server and handle the request processing loopI want to ensure proper cleanup and graceful shutdown

Best for

Developers building standalone MCP servers

Teams deploying MCP servers in containerized environments

Builders who need reliable server startup and shutdown

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Transport layer implementation

Registered tools, prompts, and resources

Limitations

Initialization is synchronous — no async setup for slow operations

Lifecycle hooks are basic — no middleware or interceptor pattern

Shutdown is synchronous — no graceful connection draining

What makes it unique

Provides a structured initialization and lifecycle pattern that manages server startup, request processing, and shutdown in a single coherent interface, with hooks for custom logic at each stage

vs alternatives

More robust than ad-hoc server setup because it enforces a clear lifecycle pattern with proper initialization order and cleanup, reducing the risk of resource leaks or incomplete startup

Capabilities are decomposed by AI analysis. Each maps to specific user intents and improves with match feedback.

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request routing and protocol handling

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tool definition and request routing with schema validation

1 shared capability

CLI Tool26

MCP CLI Client

** - A CLI host application that enables Large Language Models (LLMs) to interact with external tools through the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

json-rpc message routing and protocol translation

1 shared capability

Best For

✓Ruby developers building MCP-compliant servers
✓Teams integrating LLMs with Ruby backends
✓Developers who want protocol compliance without boilerplate
✓Developers building AI agent backends in Ruby
✓Teams creating tool-use integrations between LLMs and Ruby services
✓Builders who need schema-driven function invocation
✓Teams building AI applications with domain-specific prompt patterns
✓Developers who want to centralize prompt management in their Ruby backend

Known Limitations

⚠Synchronous request handling only — no built-in async/await support for long-running operations
⚠Request routing is method-name based — no middleware or interceptor pattern for cross-cutting concerns
⚠Error responses follow JSON-RPC 2.0 spec but custom error codes require manual implementation
⚠Tool implementations are synchronous — no native support for async/await or background job queues
⚠Schema validation is JSON Schema only — no custom validation logic hooks
⚠Tool results must be serializable to JSON — complex Ruby objects require manual conversion

Requirements

Ruby 2.7+JSON library for serializationTransport layer implementation (HTTP or stdio)JSON Schema validation libraryTool implementation as a Ruby Proc or lambdaPrompt template definition as a string with argument placeholdersArgument definitions (name, description, required flag)Resource implementation as a Ruby callable returning content

Input / Output

Accepts: JSON-RPC request objects, Protocol method names, Request parameters as JSON, Tool name (string), Tool description (string), Input schema (JSON Schema object), Tool implementation (Ruby callable), Prompt name (string), Prompt description (string), Template string with placeholders, Argument definitions (array of argument objects), Resource URI (string), Resource name (string), Resource description (string), MIME type (string), Transport type selection (HTTP or stdio), Transport configuration (port, host, etc.), JSON-RPC request stream, Notification method name (string), Notification parameters (JSON object), Configuration options (hash or block), Error objects, Request/response objects for instrumentation, Tool or resource definitions, Schema type specifications, Request parameters, Server configuration (hash or block), Transport selection, Component registrations

Produces: JSON-RPC response objects, JSON-RPC error objects, Protocol-compliant result payloads, Tool execution result (JSON-serializable), Tool metadata (name, description, schema), Tool list response (array of tool definitions), Rendered prompt text (string), Structured message array (with role and content), Prompt metadata (name, description, arguments), Resource content (text, binary, or image data), Resource metadata (URI, name, description, MIME type), Resource list (array of available resources), JSON-RPC response stream, HTTP responses (for HTTP transport), Stdout stream (for stdio transport), JSON-RPC notification messages, Broadcast to connected clients, Configured server instance, Instrumentation events, Error logs or reports, Pre-configured tool or resource instances, Generated JSON schemas, Validated input/output, Validation pass/fail status, JSON-RPC error responses for validation failures, Validated request objects, Initialized server instance, Request processing loop, Shutdown signal handling

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Capabilities10 decomposed

json-rpc protocol request routing and dispatch

Medium confidence

Solves for

Best for

Ruby developers building MCP-compliant servers

Teams integrating LLMs with Ruby backends

Developers who want protocol compliance without boilerplate

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

JSON library for serialization

Transport layer implementation (HTTP or stdio)

Limitations

Synchronous request handling only — no built-in async/await support for long-running operations

Request routing is method-name based — no middleware or interceptor pattern for cross-cutting concerns

Error responses follow JSON-RPC 2.0 spec but custom error codes require manual implementation

What makes it unique

vs alternatives

Provides tighter MCP spec compliance than generic JSON-RPC libraries because it bakes in knowledge of the specific protocol methods and their expected signatures

tool registration and schema-based invocation

Medium confidence

Solves for

Best for

Developers building AI agent backends in Ruby

Teams creating tool-use integrations between LLMs and Ruby services

Builders who need schema-driven function invocation

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

JSON Schema validation library

Tool implementation as a Ruby Proc or lambda

Limitations

Tool implementations are synchronous — no native support for async/await or background job queues

Schema validation is JSON Schema only — no custom validation logic hooks

Tool results must be serializable to JSON — complex Ruby objects require manual conversion

What makes it unique

vs alternatives

prompt template definition and argument substitution

Medium confidence

Solves for

Best for

Teams building AI applications with domain-specific prompt patterns

Developers who want to centralize prompt management in their Ruby backend

Builders creating multi-tenant AI systems with customizable prompts

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Prompt template definition as a string with argument placeholders

Argument definitions (name, description, required flag)

Limitations

Prompt templates use simple string substitution — no conditional logic or loops within templates

No built-in versioning or A/B testing for prompts

Argument validation is minimal — no type checking or complex validation rules

What makes it unique

vs alternatives

resource uri-based content access and streaming

Medium confidence

Solves for

Best for

Developers building knowledge bases or document retrieval systems for AI

Teams integrating file systems or databases with AI models

Builders creating RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) backends in Ruby

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Resource implementation as a Ruby callable returning content

URI pattern definition (string)

Limitations

Resource access is synchronous — no built-in streaming for very large files

No built-in access control or authentication per resource

URI patterns are simple string matching — no regex or glob pattern support

What makes it unique

vs alternatives

multi-transport protocol support (http and stdio)

Medium confidence

Solves for

Best for

Developers building both web and CLI-based AI integrations

Teams deploying MCP servers in diverse environments (cloud, local, containerized)

Builders who want transport flexibility without code duplication

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

For HTTP: web framework (Rails, Sinatra, etc.) or HTTP server library

For stdio: standard input/output streams

Limitations

HTTP transport requires a web framework integration — no built-in HTTP server

Stdio transport is blocking — no concurrent request handling

No WebSocket support — HTTP transport is request-response only

What makes it unique

vs alternatives

notification broadcasting to connected clients

Medium confidence

Solves for

Best for

Developers building dynamic AI systems with changing tools or resources

Teams implementing real-time updates in AI applications

Builders creating event-driven MCP server architectures

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Connected client tracking mechanism

JSON-RPC notification format support

Limitations

Notifications are fire-and-forget — no delivery guarantees or acknowledgment

No built-in filtering or subscription management — broadcasts go to all clients

Notification ordering is not guaranteed across multiple servers

What makes it unique

vs alternatives

More efficient than polling-based approaches because clients receive updates immediately when server state changes, reducing latency and network overhead in dynamic AI systems

configuration and instrumentation for error handling

Medium confidence

Solves for

I want to configure error handling and logging for my MCP serverI need to instrument my server to monitor request metrics and performanceI want to ensure protocol version compatibility with clients

Best for

Developers building production MCP servers with monitoring requirements

Teams implementing observability and error tracking in AI backends

Builders who need fine-grained control over server behavior

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Configuration block at server initialization

Optional: external logging or monitoring library

Limitations

Instrumentation hooks are basic — no built-in metrics collection or aggregation

Error handling is synchronous — no async error reporting

Configuration is static — cannot change settings at runtime

What makes it unique

vs alternatives

More convenient than manual error handling because it provides built-in hooks for common observability needs, reducing boilerplate and enabling consistent error handling across the entire server

utility classes for common mcp patterns

Medium confidence

Solves for

Best for

Ruby developers new to MCP who want to follow best practices

Teams building multiple MCP servers and wanting to reuse patterns

Developers who prefer convention over configuration

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Knowledge of MCP protocol concepts

JSON Schema familiarity for tool definitions

Limitations

Utilities are basic — no advanced features like middleware or interceptors

Schema generation is limited to simple types — complex schemas require manual definition

Utilities assume standard Ruby conventions — customization requires subclassing

What makes it unique

vs alternatives

More productive than building from scratch because utilities provide pre-built implementations of common patterns, reducing development time and ensuring consistency across MCP server implementations

protocol specification compliance validation

Medium confidence

Solves for

Best for

Teams building production MCP servers that must be spec-compliant

Developers integrating with multiple AI clients that expect strict protocol compliance

Builders who want to avoid manual validation logic

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

MCP protocol specification reference

JSON Schema validation library

Limitations

Validation is strict — no lenient mode for backward compatibility

Custom protocol extensions are not supported — only standard MCP methods

Validation errors are generic — no detailed error messages for debugging

What makes it unique

vs alternatives

server initialization and lifecycle management

Medium confidence

Solves for

I want to initialize an MCP server with all my tools, prompts, and resourcesI need to start the server and handle the request processing loopI want to ensure proper cleanup and graceful shutdown

Best for

Developers building standalone MCP servers

Teams deploying MCP servers in containerized environments

Builders who need reliable server startup and shutdown

Requires

Ruby 2.7+

Transport layer implementation

Registered tools, prompts, and resources

Limitations

Initialization is synchronous — no async setup for slow operations

Lifecycle hooks are basic — no middleware or interceptor pattern

Shutdown is synchronous — no graceful connection draining

What makes it unique

Provides a structured initialization and lifecycle pattern that manages server startup, request processing, and shutdown in a single coherent interface, with hooks for custom logic at each stage

vs alternatives

More robust than ad-hoc server setup because it enforces a clear lifecycle pattern with proper initialization order and cleanup, reducing the risk of resource leaks or incomplete startup

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Ruby MCP SDK

Capabilities10 decomposed

json-rpc protocol request routing and dispatch

tool registration and schema-based invocation

prompt template definition and argument substitution

resource uri-based content access and streaming

multi-transport protocol support (http and stdio)

notification broadcasting to connected clients

configuration and instrumentation for error handling

utility classes for common mcp patterns

protocol specification compliance validation

server initialization and lifecycle management

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mcp-hello-world

ifconfig-mcp

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mcp-server

MCP CLI Client

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Capabilities10 decomposed

json-rpc protocol request routing and dispatch

tool registration and schema-based invocation

prompt template definition and argument substitution

resource uri-based content access and streaming

multi-transport protocol support (http and stdio)

notification broadcasting to connected clients

configuration and instrumentation for error handling

utility classes for common mcp patterns

protocol specification compliance validation

server initialization and lifecycle management

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