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Swift MCP Server Generator

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Quickly create a production-ready MCP server in Swift.

by github37.7k stars on github/awesome-copilot
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Updated Aug 10, 2026
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What Swift MCP Server Generator does

The Swift MCP Server Generator simplifies the process of building a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in Swift. By leveraging the official MCP Swift SDK package, developers can generate a complete server project structure with minimal effort. This tool is particularly useful for developers who need to set up an MCP server quickly and efficiently, allowing them to focus on implementing business logic rather than boilerplate code.

When you use this skill, it generates a well-organized project folder that includes essential files such as Package.swift, main.swift, and various source files for tools, resources, and prompts. The generated structure adheres to Swift's best practices, ensuring that the project is not only functional but also maintainable. The inclusion of a test target allows developers to implement unit tests right from the start, promoting a test-driven development approach.

Additionally, the skill provides templates for the main server logic, including the setup for logging and service lifecycle management. This means that developers can easily integrate features such as graceful shutdown handling and logging of client connections. By using this skill, developers can save time and reduce errors associated with manual project setup, making it an ideal choice for both new and experienced Swift developers looking to implement MCP servers.

When to use it

Use this skill when you need to quickly generate a new MCP server project in Swift, especially for prototyping or production applications.

When not to use it

This skill may not be suitable if you require a highly customized server setup since it generates a predefined project structure.

What you can build with it

Rapid Prototyping

Quickly generate a new MCP server project to test ideas or concepts without spending time on setup.

Production Server Setup

Create a production-ready server structure that adheres to best practices, ensuring maintainability and reliability.

Learning Tool for Swift Developers

Use the generated project as a learning resource to understand the structure and components of an MCP server.

How to install Swift MCP Server Generator

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1. Install with the skills CLI

npx skills add github/awesome-copilot/swift-mcp-server-generator --agent claude-code

2. Or install it manually

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Written by github

Swift MCP Server Generator

Generate a complete, production-ready MCP server in Swift using the official Swift SDK package.

Project Generation

When asked to create a Swift MCP server, generate a complete project with this structure:

my-mcp-server/
├── Package.swift
├── Sources/
│   └── MyMCPServer/
│       ├── main.swift
│       ├── Server.swift
│       ├── Tools/
│       │   ├── ToolDefinitions.swift
│       │   └── ToolHandlers.swift
│       ├── Resources/
│       │   ├── ResourceDefinitions.swift
│       │   └── ResourceHandlers.swift
│       └── Prompts/
│           ├── PromptDefinitions.swift
│           └── PromptHandlers.swift
├── Tests/
│   └── MyMCPServerTests/
│       └── ServerTests.swift
└── README.md

Package.swift Template

// swift-tools-version: 6.0
import PackageDescription

let package = Package(
    name: "MyMCPServer",
    platforms: [
        .macOS(.v13),
        .iOS(.v16),
        .watchOS(.v9),
        .tvOS(.v16),
        .visionOS(.v1)
    ],
    dependencies: [
        .package(
            url: "https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/swift-sdk.git",
            from: "0.10.0"
        ),
        .package(
            url: "https://github.com/apple/swift-log.git",
            from: "1.5.0"
        ),
        .package(
            url: "https://github.com/swift-server/swift-service-lifecycle.git",
            from: "2.0.0"
        )
    ],
    targets: [
        .executableTarget(
            name: "MyMCPServer",
            dependencies: [
                .product(name: "MCP", package: "swift-sdk"),
                .product(name: "Logging", package: "swift-log"),
                .product(name: "ServiceLifecycle", package: "swift-service-lifecycle")
            ]
        ),
        .testTarget(
            name: "MyMCPServerTests",
            dependencies: ["MyMCPServer"]
        )
    ]
)

main.swift Template

import MCP
import Logging
import ServiceLifecycle

struct MCPService: Service {
    let server: Server
    let transport: Transport
    
    func run() async throws {
        try await server.start(transport: transport) { clientInfo, capabilities in
            logger.info("Client connected", metadata: [
                "name": .string(clientInfo.name),
                "version": .string(clientInfo.version)
            ])
        }
        
        // Keep service running
        try await Task.sleep(for: .days(365 * 100))
    }
    
    func shutdown() async throws {
        logger.info("Shutting down MCP server")
        await server.stop()
    }
}

var logger = Logger(label: "com.example.mcp-server")
logger.logLevel = .info

do {
    let server = await createServer()
    let transport = StdioTransport(logger: logger)
    let service = MCPService(server: server, transport: transport)
    
    let serviceGroup = ServiceGroup(
        services: [service],
        configuration: .init(
            gracefulShutdownSignals: [.sigterm, .sigint]
        ),
        logger: logger
    )
    
    try await serviceGroup.run()
} catch {
    logger.error("Fatal error", metadata: ["error": .string("\(error)")])
    throw error
}

Server.swift Template

import MCP
import Logging

func createServer() async -> Server {
    let server = Server(
        name: "MyMCPServer",
        version: "1.0.0",
        capabilities: .init(
            prompts: .init(listChanged: true),
            resources: .init(subscribe: true, listChanged: true),
            tools: .init(listChanged: true)
        )
    )
    
    // Register tool handlers
    await registerToolHandlers(server: server)
    
    // Register resource handlers
    await registerResourceHandlers(server: server)
    
    // Register prompt handlers
    await registerPromptHandlers(server: server)
    
    return server
}

ToolDefinitions.swift Template

import MCP

func getToolDefinitions() -> [Tool] {
    [
        Tool(
            name: "greet",
            description: "Generate a greeting message",
            inputSchema: .object([
                "type": .string("object"),
                "properties": .object([
                    "name": .object([
                        "type": .string("string"),
                        "description": .string("Name to greet")
                    ])
                ]),
                "required": .array([.string("name")])
            ])
        ),
        Tool(
            name: "calculate",
            description: "Perform mathematical calculations",
            inputSchema: .object([
                "type": .string("object"),
                "properties": .object([
                    "operation": .object([
                        "type": .string("string"),
                        "enum": .array([
                            .string("add"),
                            .string("subtract"),
                            .string("multiply"),
                            .string("divide")
                        ]),
                        "description": .string("Operation to perform")
                    ]),
                    "a": .object([
                        "type": .string("number"),
                        "description": .string("First operand")
                    ]),
                    "b": .object([
                        "type": .string("number"),
                        "description": .string("Second operand")
                    ])
                ]),
                "required": .array([
                    .string("operation"),
                    .string("a"),
                    .string("b")
                ])
            ])
        )
    ]
}

ToolHandlers.swift Template

import MCP
import Logging

private let logger = Logger(label: "com.example.mcp-server.tools")

func registerToolHandlers(server: Server) async {
    await server.withMethodHandler(ListTools.self) { _ in
        logger.debug("Listing available tools")
        return .init(tools: getToolDefinitions())
    }
    
    await server.withMethodHandler(CallTool.self) { params in
        logger.info("Tool called", metadata: ["name": .string(params.name)])
        
        switch params.name {
        case "greet":
            return handleGreet(params: params)
            
        case "calculate":
            return handleCalculate(params: params)
            
        default:
            logger.warning("Unknown tool requested", metadata: ["name": .string(params.name)])
            return .init(
                content: [.text("Unknown tool: \(params.name)")],
                isError: true
            )
        }
    }
}

private func handleGreet(params: CallTool.Params) -> CallTool.Result {
    guard let name = params.arguments?["name"]?.stringValue else {
        return .init(
            content: [.text("Missing 'name' parameter")],
            isError: true
        )
    }
    
    let greeting = "Hello, \(name)! Welcome to MCP."
    logger.debug("Generated greeting", metadata: ["name": .string(name)])
    
    return .init(
        content: [.text(greeting)],
        isError: false
    )
}

private func handleCalculate(params: CallTool.Params) -> CallTool.Result {
    guard let operation = params.arguments?["operation"]?.stringValue,
          let a = params.arguments?["a"]?.doubleValue,
          let b = params.arguments?["b"]?.doubleValue else {
        return .init(
            content: [.text("Missing or invalid parameters")],
            isError: true
        )
    }
    
    let result: Double
    switch operation {
    case "add":
        result = a + b
    case "subtract":
        result = a - b
    case "multiply":
        result = a * b
    case "divide":
        guard b != 0 else {
            return .init(
                content: [.text("Division by zero")],
                isError: true
            )
        }
        result = a / b
    default:
        return .init(
            content: [.text("Unknown operation: \(operation)")],
            isError: true
        )
    }
    
    logger.debug("Calculation performed", metadata: [
        "operation": .string(operation),
        "result": .string("\(result)")
    ])
    
    return .init(
        content: [.text("Result: \(result)")],
        isError: false
    )
}

ResourceDefinitions.swift Template

import MCP

func getResourceDefinitions() -> [Resource] {
    [
        Resource(
            name: "Example Data",
            uri: "resource://data/example",
            description: "Example resource data",
            mimeType: "application/json"
        ),
        Resource(
            name: "Configuration",
            uri: "resource://config",
            description: "Server configuration",
            mimeType: "application/json"
        )
    ]
}

ResourceHandlers.swift Template

import MCP
import Logging
import Foundation

private let logger = Logger(label: "com.example.mcp-server.resources")

actor ResourceState {
    private var subscriptions: Set<String> = []
    
    func addSubscription(_ uri: String) {
        subscriptions.insert(uri)
    }
    
    func removeSubscription(_ uri: String) {
        subscriptions.remove(uri)
    }
    
    func isSubscribed(_ uri: String) -> Bool {
        subscriptions.contains(uri)
    }
}

private let state = ResourceState()

func registerResourceHandlers(server: Server) async {
    await server.withMethodHandler(ListResources.self) { params in
        logger.debug("Listing available resources")
        return .init(resources: getResourceDefinitions(), nextCursor: nil)
    }
    
    await server.withMethodHandler(ReadResource.self) { params in
        logger.info("Reading resource", metadata: ["uri": .string(params.uri)])
        
        switch params.uri {
        case "resource://data/example":
            let jsonData = """
            {
                "message": "Example resource data",
                "timestamp": "\(Date())"
            }
            """
            return .init(contents: [
                .text(jsonData, uri: params.uri, mimeType: "application/json")
            ])
            
        case "resource://config":
            let config = """
            {
                "serverName": "MyMCPServer",
                "version": "1.0.0"
            }
            """
            return .init(contents: [
                .text(config, uri: params.uri, mimeType: "application/json")
            ])
            
        default:
            logger.warning("Unknown resource requested", metadata: ["uri": .string(params.uri)])
            throw MCPError.invalidParams("Unknown resource URI: \(params.uri)")
        }
    }
    
    await server.withMethodHandler(ResourceSubscribe.self) { params in
        logger.info("Client subscribed to resource", metadata: ["uri": .string(params.uri)])
        await state.addSubscription(params.uri)
        return .init()
    }
    
    await server.withMethodHandler(ResourceUnsubscribe.self) { params in
        logger.info("Client unsubscribed from resource", metadata: ["uri": .string(params.uri)])
        await state.removeSubscription(params.uri)
        return .init()
    }
}

PromptDefinitions.swift Template

import MCP

func getPromptDefinitions() -> [Prompt] {
    [
        Prompt(
            name: "code-review",
            description: "Generate a code review prompt",
            arguments: [
                .init(name: "language", description: "Programming language", required: true),
                .init(name: "focus", description: "Review focus area", required: false)
            ]
        )
    ]
}

PromptHandlers.swift Template

import MCP
import Logging

private let logger = Logger(label: "com.example.mcp-server.prompts")

func registerPromptHandlers(server: Server) async {
    await server.withMethodHandler(ListPrompts.self) { params in
        logger.debug("Listing available prompts")
        return .init(prompts: getPromptDefinitions(), nextCursor: nil)
    }
    
    await server.withMethodHandler(GetPrompt.self) { params in
        logger.info("Getting prompt", metadata: ["name": .string(params.name)])
        
        switch params.name {
        case "code-review":
            return handleCodeReviewPrompt(params: params)
            
        default:
            logger.warning("Unknown prompt requested", metadata: ["name": .string(params.name)])
            throw MCPError.invalidParams("Unknown prompt: \(params.name)")
        }
    }
}

private func handleCodeReviewPrompt(params: GetPrompt.Params) -> GetPrompt.Result {
    guard let language = params.arguments?["language"]?.stringValue else {
        return .init(
            description: "Missing language parameter",
            messages: []
        )
    }
    
    let focus = params.arguments?["focus"]?.stringValue ?? "general quality"
    
    let description = "Code review for \(language) with focus on \(focus)"
    let messages: [Prompt.Message] = [
        .user("Please review this \(language) code with focus on \(focus)."),
        .assistant("I'll review the code focusing on \(focus). Please share the code."),
        .user("Here's the code to review: [paste code here]")
    ]
    
    logger.debug("Generated code review prompt", metadata: [
        "language": .string(language),
        "focus": .string(focus)
    ])
    
    return .init(description: description, messages: messages)
}

ServerTests.swift Template

import XCTest
@testable import MyMCPServer

final class ServerTests: XCTestCase {
    func testGreetTool() async throws {
        let params = CallTool.Params(
            name: "greet",
            arguments: ["name": .string("Swift")]
        )
        
        let result = handleGreet(params: params)
        
        XCTAssertFalse(result.isError ?? true)
        XCTAssertEqual(result.content.count, 1)
        
        if case .text(let message) = result.content[0] {
            XCTAssertTrue(message.contains("Swift"))
        } else {
            XCTFail("Expected text content")
        }
    }
    
    func testCalculateTool() async throws {
        let params = CallTool.Params(
            name: "calculate",
            arguments: [
                "operation": .string("add"),
                "a": .number(5),
                "b": .number(3)
            ]
        )
        
        let result = handleCalculate(params: params)
        
        XCTAssertFalse(result.isError ?? true)
        XCTAssertEqual(result.content.count, 1)
        
        if case .text(let message) = result.content[0] {
            XCTAssertTrue(message.contains("8"))
        } else {
            XCTFail("Expected text content")
        }
    }
    
    func testDivideByZero() async throws {
        let params = CallTool.Params(
            name: "calculate",
            arguments: [
                "operation": .string("divide"),
                "a": .number(10),
                "b": .number(0)
            ]
        )
        
        let result = handleCalculate(params: params)
        
        XCTAssertTrue(result.isError ?? false)
    }
}

README.md Template

# MyMCPServer

A Model Context Protocol server built with Swift.

## Features

- ✅ Tools: greet, calculate
- ✅ Resources: example data, configuration
- ✅ Prompts: code-review
- ✅ Graceful shutdown with ServiceLifecycle
- ✅ Structured logging with swift-log
- ✅ Full test coverage

## Requirements

- Swift 6.0+
- macOS 13+, iOS 16+, or Linux

## Installation

```bash
swift build -c release

Usage

Run the server:

swift run

Or with logging:

LOG_LEVEL=debug swift run

Testing

swift test

Development

The server uses:

Project Structure

  • Sources/MyMCPServer/main.swift - Entry point with ServiceLifecycle
  • Sources/MyMCPServer/Server.swift - Server configuration
  • Sources/MyMCPServer/Tools/ - Tool definitions and handlers
  • Sources/MyMCPServer/Resources/ - Resource definitions and handlers
  • Sources/MyMCPServer/Prompts/ - Prompt definitions and handlers
  • Tests/ - Unit tests

License

MIT


## Generation Instructions

1. **Ask for project name and description**
2. **Generate all files** with proper naming
3. **Use actor-based state** for thread safety
4. **Include comprehensive logging** with swift-log
5. **Implement graceful shutdown** with ServiceLifecycle
6. **Add tests** for all handlers
7. **Use modern Swift concurrency** (async/await)
8. **Follow Swift naming conventions** (camelCase, PascalCase)
9. **Include error handling** with proper MCPError usage
10. **Document public APIs** with doc comments

## Build and Run

```bash
# Build
swift build

# Run
swift run

# Test
swift test

# Release build
swift build -c release

# Install
swift build -c release
cp .build/release/MyMCPServer /usr/local/bin/

Integration with Claude Desktop

Add to claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "my-mcp-server": {
      "command": "/path/to/MyMCPServer"
    }
  }
}

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