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 # create-typescript-server
 
+A command line tool for quickly scaffolding new MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers.
+
+## Getting Started
+
+```bash
+# Create a new server in the current directory
+npx @modelcontextprotocol/create-server
+
+# Or specify a directory
+npx @modelcontextprotocol/create-server my-server
+
+# With options
+npx @modelcontextprotocol/create-server my-server --name "My MCP Server" --description "A custom MCP server"
+```
+
+After creating your server:
+
+```bash
+cd my-server     # Navigate to server directory
+npm install      # Install dependencies
+npm run dev      # Start TypeScript compiler in watch mode
+```
+
 ## License
 
 This project is licensed under the MIT License—see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.