mcp-server

mcp-server

3.4

This document provides a detailed overview of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, its features, and solutions to common issues encountered during its implementation.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) server is a robust framework designed to facilitate seamless communication between clients and servers using the Spring AI framework. It supports server-sent events (SSE) and provides mechanisms for session management, including session timeout and graceful session closure. The server is highly customizable, allowing developers to override default configurations and extend functionalities to meet specific requirements. Despite its advanced capabilities, users may encounter issues such as session management challenges and memory leaks, which can be addressed through custom configurations and client-side adjustments.

Features

  • Customizable Configuration: Allows overriding of default configurations for properties like baseUrl and sseMessageEndpoint.
  • Session Management: Supports session timeout and manual session closure to prevent memory leaks.
  • SSE Support: Facilitates server-sent events with session ID passthrough capabilities.
  • Graceful Session Closure: Provides mechanisms for clients to close sessions gracefully using custom MCP messages.
  • Error Handling: Includes solutions for handling client-server connection errors and memory leaks.

Usage with Different Platforms

java

java
public Mono<McpSchema.JSONRPCResponse> sessionCloseGracefully() {
    return this.mcpSession.sendRequest("sessionCloseGracefully", null,
                                       new TypeReference<>() {
                                       });
}

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I prevent memory leaks when the MCP client restarts?

Ensure each SSE endpoint has a unique identifier, allowing the server to replace old sessions with new ones upon client restart.

What should I do if the MCP server restarts and the client encounters connection errors?

Implement a polling mechanism on the client-side to reinitialize the connection and replace the old client object.