How to Create MCP Server Using .NET

This guide will help you set up a basic MCP (Model Context Protocol) server in .NET, configure it in VS Code, and interact with it using Copilot Chat.

How to Clone This Repo and Start Working

1. Fork this repository to your own GitHub account.

2. Clone your fork to your local machine:

   git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/How-To-Create-MCP-Server
   cd How-To-Create-MCP-Server
   

   Note: Replace <your-username> with your actual GitHub username in the clone URL above.

3. Create a new branch for your changes (for example, feature/my-contribution):

   git checkout -b feature/my-contribution
   

   🛑 Already completed steps 1–3?
   If you've already forked, cloned, and created your branch, you can skip ahead to 🚀 Start Work Now and continue with the rest of the setup!

4. Make your changes and commit them.

   git add .
   git commit -m"my-contribution"
   

5. Push your branch to your fork:

   git push origin feature/my-contribution
   

   Once you've pushed your changes, go to your GitHub repository in your browser. Switch to the feature/my-contribution branch

6. Open a Pull Request (PR) from your branch to the Submit branch of this repository (not main).

Step 01 Step 02

Pull Request Comment Guidelines

When you create your Pull Request (PR), please add a comment including your full name and email address. This helps us track contributions and contact you if needed.

Example:

Full Name: Nisal Gunawardhana
Email: info@nisalgunawardhana.com

Note: Please do not open PRs directly to the main branch. Always target the Submit branch for contributions.

🎖️ How to Claim Your Digital Badge

After completing the tutorial and submitting your pull request, you can claim your digital badge by following these steps:

Step 1: Complete Your Pull Request

1. Ensure your pull request is submitted to the Submit branch (as described above)
2. Make sure your code implements the MCP server functionality
3. Include your full name and email in the PR comment

Step 2: Submit an Issue to Claim Your Badge

1. Go to the Issues tab

2. Click on "New Issue"

3. Select the "🎯 Submission for Digital Badge" template

4. Fill out the form with:

   • Your full name (as it should appear on the badge)
   • Your email address
   • Your GitHub username
   • Link to your pull request
   • A brief summary of what you implemented
   • (Optional) Challenges you faced and feedback

5. Make sure to check all the requirement boxes at the bottom

6. Click "Submit new issue"

Step 3: Automated Review Process

Once you submit your issue:

• ✅ An automated comment will acknowledge your submission
• 🏷️ Your issue will be labeled with submission and pending review
• 📋 A maintainer will review your work within 2-3 business days
• 💬 You may receive feedback or questions

Step 4: Receive Your Digital Badge

When your submission is approved:

• 🎊 The issue will be closed as completed by @nisalgunawardhana
• 🎖️ A digital badge will be automatically generated and posted in the issue comments
• 🏷️ Labels will be updated: approved and completed will be added, pending review will be removed
• 📧 You'll receive the badge with instructions on how to display it

Note: Digital badges are only issued when the issue is clos

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