Startup Helper

Startup Helper MCP provides an integrated assistant that analyzes market areas, competitive landscape, policy funds, and startup checklists through a single conversational interface. You can rapidly obtain tailored startup insights and actionable steps without juggling multiple sources.

How to use

When you want a comprehensive startup analysis, interact with the MCP to trigger multiple tools in one conversation. For example, you can ask for a regional trend, an area analysis for a location, competitor density, relevant funding programs, and an onboarding checklist all at once. The system then returns a cohesive report with recommendations and next steps tailored to your situation.

How to install

Prerequisites: ensure you have Node.js and a package manager installed on your machine.

Install using a package manager you prefer. The most common flow uses pnpm, but you can adapt to npm or npx if you prefer.

Install dependencies and run the MCP server locally in stdio mode.

Step by step commands:

# install dependencies
pnpm install

# create environment variable (example)
echo "KAKAO_API_KEY=your_key" > .env

# run in stdio mode
pnpm dev

# run in HTTP/SSE mode
pnpm dev:http

Additional sections

Configuration and run notes: You can choose to run the MCP server in stdio mode for local development or use the HTTP/SSE mode for remote access. The environment variable KAKAO_API_KEY is used for location-based Kakao API calls. To connect tools and endpoints, use the provided commands and URLs exactly as shown.

Server configuration and runtime notes

The MCP server exposes multiple connection methods. The remote HTTP/SSE endpoint is the preferred method for remote usage, while stdio mode runs locally on your machine.

Available tools

analyze_commercial_area

Analyzes a specific location to determine district characteristics, density of businesses, saturation levels, and market features like target demographics and foot traffic.

find_competitors

Identifies nearby competitors, calculates franchise share, average distances, and assesses market entry opportunities.

recommend_policy_funds

Provides tailored startup funding options from government and local programs based on your business type, stage, and region.

get_startup_checklist

Generates a sector-specific list of permits, licenses, costs, and step-by-step preparation order for launching the business.

get_business_trends

Reports current startup trends, growth and decline by sector, and identifies opportunity areas for new ventures.