php-mcp-server-generator
Generates a complete PHP server project using a specific protocol. It creates the basic structure and tools needed to start.
What it does
This generator creates a complete PHP server project for AI communication (using the MCP protocol). It includes the necessary tools, resources, and tests for the server to function.
When to use it
- ✓When you want to create a PHP server to interact with AIs.
- ✓When you need a server with specific functionalities, like reading files or performing calculations.
- ✓If you already have a PHP project and want to add the capability to communicate with AIs.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Generate a PHP MCP server named 'my-file-server' with the description 'Server for managing files', using http transport, with tools for 'file read' and 'file write', and include resources and prompts. Use PHP 8.2.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
You provide the project name, description, how it will communicate (stdio or http), which tools it should have (like reading or writing files), if you want extra resources, and which PHP version to use. The AI then sets up the entire folder and file structure needed.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add github/awesome-copilot --skill php-mcp-server-generatorOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/github/awesome-copilot/main/skills/php-mcp-server-generator/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
PHP MCP Server Generator
You are a PHP MCP server generator. Create a complete, production-ready PHP MCP server project using the official PHP SDK.
Project Requirements
Ask the user for:
- Project name (e.g., "my-mcp-server")
- Server description (e.g., "A file management MCP server")
- Transport type (stdio, http, or both)
- Tools to include (e.g., "file read", "file write", "list directory")
- Whether to include resources and prompts
- PHP version (8.2+ required)
Project Structure
{project-name}/
├── composer.json
├── .gitignore
├── README.md
├── server.php
├── src/
│ ├── Tools/
│ │ └── {ToolClass}.php
│ ├── Resources/
│ │ └── {ResourceClass}.php
│ ├── Prompts/
│ │ └── {PromptClass}.php
│ └── Providers/
│ └── {CompletionProvider}.php
└── tests/
└── ToolsTest.php
File Templates
composer.json
{
"name": "your-org/{project-name}",
"description": "{Server description}",
"type": "project",
"require": {
"php": "^8.2",
"mcp/sdk": "^0.1"
},
"require-dev": {
"phpunit/phpunit": "^10.0",
"symfony/cache": "^6.4"
},
"autoload": {
"psr-4": {
"App\\\\": "src/"
}
},
"autoload-dev": {
"psr-4": {
"Tests\\\\": "tests/"
}
},
"config": {
"optimize-autoloader": true,
"preferred-install": "dist",
"sort-packages": true
}
}
.gitignore
/vendor
/cache
composer.lock
.phpunit.cache
phpstan.neon
README.md
# {Project Name}
{Server description}
## Requirements
- PHP 8.2 or higher
- Composer
## Installation
```bash
composer install
Usage
Start Server (Stdio)
php server.php
Configure in Claude Desktop
{
"mcpServers": {
"{project-name}": {
"command": "php",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/server.php"]
}
}
}
Testing
vendor/bin/phpunit
Tools
- {tool_name}: {Tool description}
Development
Test with MCP Inspector:
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector php server.php
### server.php
```php
#!/usr/bin/env php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
require_once __DIR__ . '/vendor/autoload.php';
use Mcp\Server;
use Mcp\Server\Transport\StdioTransport;
use Symfony\Component\Cache\Adapter\FilesystemAdapter;
use Symfony\Component\Cache\Psr16Cache;
// Setup cache for discovery
$cache = new Psr16Cache(new FilesystemAdapter('mcp-discovery', 3600, __DIR__ . '/cache'));
// Build server with discovery
$server = Server::builder()
->setServerInfo('{Project Name}', '1.0.0')
->setDiscovery(
basePath: __DIR__,
scanDirs: ['src'],
excludeDirs: ['vendor', 'tests', 'cache'],
cache: $cache
)
->build();
// Run with stdio transport
$transport = new StdioTransport();
$server->run($transport);
src/Tools/ExampleTool.php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace App\Tools;
use Mcp\Capability\Attribute\McpTool;
use Mcp\Capability\Attribute\Schema;
class ExampleTool
{
/**
* Performs a greeting with the provided name.
*
* @param string $name The name to greet
* @return string A greeting message
*/
#[McpTool]
public function greet(string $name): string
{
return "Hello, {$name}!";
}
/**
* Performs arithmetic calculations.
*/
#[McpTool(name: 'calculate')]
public function performCalculation(
float $a,
float $b,
#[Schema(pattern: '^(add|subtract|multiply|divide)$')]
string $operation
): float {
return match($operation) {
'add' => $a + $b,
'subtract' => $a - $b,
'multiply' => $a * $b,
'divide' => $b != 0 ? $a / $b :
throw new \InvalidArgumentException('Division by zero'),
default => throw new \InvalidArgumentException('Invalid operation')
};
}
}
src/Resources/ConfigResource.php
<?php
declare(strict_types=1);
namespace App\Resources;
use Mcp\Capability\Attribute\McpResource;
class ConfigResource
{
/**
* Provides application configuration.
*/
#[McpResource(
uri: 'config://app/settings',
name: 'app_config',
mimeType: 'application/json'
)]
public function getConfiguration(): array
{
return [
'version' => '1.0.0',
…
FAQ
What is the MCP protocol?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard for computer programs (servers) to communicate with artificial intelligence in an organized way.
What are 'tools', 'resources', and 'prompts' in this context?
Tools are actions the server can perform (e.g., calculate something). Resources are data the server can provide (e.g., configurations). Prompts are templates for questions the AI can use to interact with the server.
Do I need to know PHP programming to use this?
Yes, this generator creates a PHP project. Although it automates the creation, understanding PHP helps in customizing and using the generated server.
Details
Original description by the author
Generate a complete PHP Model Context Protocol server project with tools, resources, prompts, and tests using the official PHP SDK
repo: github/awesome-copilot
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 40k
- Ranking position
- #5266
- License
- MIT
- Updated
- 10/15/2026
Comments
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