> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mcpgolang.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Welcome to mcp-golang  - A Go Implementation of the Model Context Protocol

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## What is mcp-golang?

mcp-golang is an unofficial implementation of the [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/) in Go. It provides a robust framework for building servers that can interact with AI models through a standardized protocol.

## Key Features

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    Set up an MCP server with support for tools, resources, and prompts in just a few lines of code.
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    Full Go type safety with automatic JSON schema generation from go structs.
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    Just take the components you need: transport, protocol or server.
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    mcp-golang has implemented the default transports: stdio and sse. If you need to implement your own transport, no problem! Use the rest of the library
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## Design Philosophy

The library is designed with the following principles in mind:

* **Simple API**: Easy to use for basic cases while supporting complex production use cases
* **Sane Defaults**: Provides reasonable defaults while allowing customization
* **Server First**: Primary focus on server implementation with future plans for client support
* **Production Ready**: Built for reliability and performance in production environments

## Getting Started

To start using mcp-golang in your project, head over to our [Quickstart](/quickstart) guide. For more detailed information about development and contribution, check out our [Development](/development) guide.