go-zero
A cloud-native Go microservices framework with cli tool for productivity.
The mcp-zero MCP server enables AI assistants like Claude to generate production-ready microservice code using the go-zero framework. It implements the Model Context Protocol to provide real-time code generation capabilities, working alongside ai-context workflow guides and zero-skills pattern libraries. Developers integrate this server into Claude Desktop or other MCP-compatible clients to automate the creation of API definitions, handlers, logic layers, and service structures that follow go-zero's battle-tested microservice patterns. The server bridges AI coding assistants with goctl, the go-zero CLI tool, allowing natural-language requests to produce fully functional Go microservices with built-in resilience features.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01Scaffolding new microservices with REST or RPC endpoints through conversational AI
- 02Generating API handlers and business logic layers that follow go-zero conventions
- 03Automating creation of service definitions with auto-validated request parameters
- 04Producing multi-language client SDKs from a single API specification
- 05Building resilient cloud-native services with AI-assisted code generation
- 06Rapidly prototyping microservice architectures with production-ready patterns
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go-zero — FAQ
What is the mcp-zero MCP server?+
mcp-zero is a Model Context Protocol server that allows AI assistants like Claude to generate go-zero microservice code. It connects your AI coding assistant to the goctl code generation tool, enabling natural-language requests to produce production-ready Go services with REST/RPC endpoints, handlers, and built-in resilience features.
How do I install the mcp-zero MCP server in Claude Desktop?+
Clone the mcp-zero repository, build it with 'go build', then add the server to your Claude Desktop config file (~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json on macOS). You'll need to specify the path to both the compiled mcp-zero binary and the goctl tool in the configuration. Alternatively, use 'claude mcp add --transport stdio mcp-zero --env GOCTL_PATH=/path/to/goctl -- /path/to/mcp-zero'.
Which AI clients work with mcp-zero?+
mcp-zero works with Claude Desktop and any MCP-compatible client. The go-zero team also provides ai-context configurations for GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Windsurf, though those use pattern files rather than the MCP server directly.
Do I need the goctl tool installed to use mcp-zero?+
Yes, mcp-zero requires goctl (the go-zero CLI) to be installed and accessible on your system. Install it with 'go install github.com/zeromicro/go-zero/tools/goctl@latest', via Homebrew ('brew install goctl'), or use the Docker image. You must provide the goctl path when configuring the MCP server.
Is mcp-zero free to use?+
Yes, mcp-zero is open source and released under the MIT license, free for both personal and commercial use. The underlying go-zero framework is also MIT-licensed.
What does mcp-zero generate compared to using goctl directly?+
mcp-zero allows AI assistants to invoke goctl commands through natural conversation, combining workflow guidance from ai-context with pattern examples from zero-skills. This produces the same framework-compliant code as goctl but guided by AI understanding of your requirements, potentially faster and more contextually appropriate than manual CLI usage.
How do I install go-zero?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. go-zero is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is go-zero free?+
go-zero is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.