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@@ -714,6 +714,16 @@ This is because FastMCP automatically appends the `/mcp` path to your base URL f
 
 ## Examples
 
+### Hello World Server
+
+A minimal example demonstrating FastMCP integration with Keycard authentication is available at [`examples/hello_world_server/`](examples/hello_world_server/).
+
+```bash
+cd examples/hello_world_server
+export KEYCARD_ZONE_ID="your-zone-id"
+uv sync && uv run python main.py
+```
+
 For complete examples and advanced usage patterns, see our [documentation](https://docs.keycard.ai).
 
 ## License
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+3.10
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+# Hello World MCP Server with Keycard Authentication
+
+A minimal example demonstrating how to add Keycard authentication to a FastMCP server.
+
+## Why Keycard?
+
+Keycard lets you securely connect your AI IDE or agent to external resources. It provides OAuth-based authentication for your MCP server plus auditability—so you know who accessed what.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before running this example, set up Keycard:
+
+1. **Sign up** at [keycard.ai](https://keycard.ai)
+2. **Create a zone** — this is your authentication boundary
+3. **Configure an identity provider** (Google, Microsoft, etc.) — this is how your users will sign in
+4. **Create an MCP resource** with URL `http://localhost:8000/` — this registers your server with Keycard
+
+Once configured, get your **zone ID** from the Keycard console. See [MCP Server Setup](https://docs.keycard.ai/build-with-keycard/mcp-server) for detailed instructions.
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### 1. Set Environment Variables
+
+```bash
+export KEYCARD_ZONE_ID="your-zone-id"
+export MCP_SERVER_URL="http://localhost:8000/"
+```
+
+### 2. Install Dependencies
+
+```bash
+cd packages/mcp-fastmcp/examples/hello_world_server
+uv sync
+```
+
+### 3. Run the Server
+
+```bash
+uv run python main.py
+```
+
+The server will start on `http://localhost:8000`.
+
+### 4. Verify the Server
+
+Check that OAuth metadata is being served:
+
+```bash
+curl http://localhost:8000/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
+```
+
+You should see JSON with `issuer`, `authorization_endpoint`, and other OAuth metadata.
+
+## Testing with MCP Client
+
+Connect to your server using any MCP-compatible client (e.g., Cursor, Claude Desktop) and authenticate through your configured identity provider.
+
+## Adding Delegated Access
+
+To enable the `@grant` decorator for accessing external APIs on behalf of users:
+
+1. Get client credentials from your Keycard zone
+2. Set additional environment variables:
+
+```bash
+export KEYCARD_CLIENT_ID="your-client-id"
+export KEYCARD_CLIENT_SECRET="your-client-secret"
+```
+
+3. Uncomment the `get_external_data` tool in `main.py`
+
+## Environment Variables Reference
+
+| Variable | Required | Description |
+|----------|----------|-------------|
+| `KEYCARD_ZONE_ID` | Yes | Your Keycard zone ID |
+| `MCP_SERVER_URL` | No | Server URL (default: `http://localhost:8000/`) |
+| `KEYCARD_CLIENT_ID` | No | Client ID for delegated access |
+| `KEYCARD_CLIENT_SECRET` | No | Client secret for delegated access |
+
+## Learn More
+
+- [Keycard Documentation](https://docs.keycard.ai)
+- [FastMCP Documentation](https://docs.fastmcp.com)
diff --git a/packages/mcp-fastmcp/examples/hello_world_server/main.py b/packages/mcp-fastmcp/examples/hello_world_server/main.py
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+"""Hello World MCP Server with Keycard Authentication.
+
+A minimal example demonstrating FastMCP integration with Keycard OAuth.
+"""
+
+import os
+
+from fastmcp import FastMCP
+
+from keycardai.mcp.integrations.fastmcp import AuthProvider
+
+# Configure Keycard authentication
+# Get your zone_id from console.keycard.ai
+auth_provider = AuthProvider(
+    zone_id=os.getenv("KEYCARD_ZONE_ID", "your-zone-id"),
+    mcp_server_name="Hello World Server",
+    mcp_base_url=os.getenv("MCP_SERVER_URL", "http://localhost:8000/"),
+)
+
+# Get the RemoteAuthProvider for FastMCP
+auth = auth_provider.get_remote_auth_provider()
+
+# Create authenticated FastMCP server
+mcp = FastMCP("Hello World Server", auth=auth)
+
+
+@mcp.tool()
+def hello_world(name: str) -> str:
+    """Say hello to an authenticated user.
+
+    Args:
+        name: The name to greet
+
+    Returns:
+        A personalized greeting message
+    """
+    return f"Hello, {name}! You are authenticated."
+
+
+# Example tool with delegated access (uncomment to use)
+# Requires KEYCARD_CLIENT_ID and KEYCARD_CLIENT_SECRET env vars
+#
+# from fastmcp import Context
+# from keycardai.mcp.integrations.fastmcp import AccessContext
+#
+# @mcp.tool()
+# @auth_provider.grant("https://api.example.com")
+# def get_external_data(ctx: Context, query: str) -> str:
+#     """Fetch data from an external API using delegated access.
+#
+#     Args:
+#         ctx: FastMCP context with authentication state
+#         query: Search query for the external API
+#
+#     Returns:
+#         Data from the external API or error message
+#     """
+#     access_context: AccessContext = ctx.get_state("keycardai")
+#
+#     if access_context.has_errors():
+#         return f"Token exchange failed: {access_context.get_errors()}"
+#
+#     token = access_context.access("https://api.example.com").access_token
+#     # Use token to call external API
+#     return f"Fetched data for query: {query}"
+
+
+def main():
+    """Entry point for the MCP server."""
+    mcp.run(transport="streamable-http")
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
diff --git a/packages/mcp-fastmcp/examples/hello_world_server/pyproject.toml b/packages/mcp-fastmcp/examples/hello_world_server/pyproject.toml
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+[project]
+name = "hello-world-server"
+version = "0.1.0"
+description = "A minimal FastMCP server with Keycard authentication"
+readme = "README.md"
+requires-python = ">=3.10"
+dependencies = [
+    "keycardai-mcp-fastmcp",
+    "fastmcp>=2.13.0,<3.0.0",
+]
+
+[tool.uv.sources]
+keycardai-mcp-fastmcp = { path = "../../", editable = true }
+
+[project.scripts]
+hello-world-server = "main:main"
diff --git a/packages/mcp/README.md b/packages/mcp/README.md
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 ## Examples
 
+### Hello World Server
+
+A minimal example demonstrating low-level MCP integration with Keycard authentication is available at [`examples/hello_world_server/`](examples/hello_world_server/).
+
+```bash
+cd examples/hello_world_server
+export KEYCARD_ZONE_ID="your-zone-id"
+uv sync && uv run python main.py
+```
+
+> **Note**: For most use cases, we recommend using the [FastMCP integration](https://pypi.org/project/keycardai-mcp-fastmcp/) which provides a simpler API. This low-level approach is for advanced scenarios requiring more control.
+
 For complete examples and advanced usage patterns, see our [documentation](https://docs.keycard.ai).
 
 ## License
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+3.10
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+# Hello World MCP Server (Low-Level Integration)
+
+A minimal example using the `keycardai-mcp` package's AuthProvider directly.
+
+**Note**: For most use cases, we recommend using the FastMCP integration (`keycardai-mcp-fastmcp`). This low-level approach is for advanced scenarios requiring more control over the Starlette application.
+
+## Why Keycard?
+
+Keycard lets you securely connect your AI IDE or agent to external resources. It provides OAuth-based authentication for your MCP server plus auditability—so you know who accessed what.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+Before running this example, set up Keycard:
+
+1. **Sign up** at [keycard.ai](https://keycard.ai)
+2. **Create a zone** — this is your authentication boundary
+3. **Configure an identity provider** (Google, Microsoft, etc.) — this is how your users will sign in
+4. **Create an MCP resource** with URL `http://localhost:8000/` — this registers your server with Keycard
+
+Once configured, get your **zone ID** from the Keycard console. See [MCP Server Setup](https://docs.keycard.ai/build-with-keycard/mcp-server) for detailed instructions.
+
+## When to Use This
+
+- Custom middleware requirements
+- Non-standard routing needs
+- Integration with existing Starlette applications
+- Multi-zone authentication scenarios
+
+## Quick Start
+
+### 1. Set Environment Variables
+
+```bash
+export KEYCARD_ZONE_ID="your-zone-id"
+export MCP_SERVER_URL="http://localhost:8000/"
+```
+
+### 2. Install Dependencies
+
+```bash
+cd packages/mcp/examples/hello_world_server
+uv sync
+```
+
+### 3. Run the Server
+
+```bash
+uv run python main.py
+```
+
+The server will start on `http://localhost:8000`.
+
+### 4. Verify the Server
+
+Check that OAuth metadata is being served:
+
+```bash
+curl http://localhost:8000/.well-known/oauth-authorization-server
+```
+
+You should see JSON with `issuer`, `authorization_endpoint`, and other OAuth metadata.
+
+## Key Differences from FastMCP Integration
+
+| Feature | FastMCP Integration | Low-Level MCP |
+|---------|---------------------|---------------|
+| Auth provider | `get_remote_auth_provider()` | `auth_provider.app(mcp)` |
+| AccessContext | `ctx.get_state("keycardai")` | Function parameter |
+| Server startup | `mcp.run()` | `uvicorn.run(app)` |
+
+## Adding Delegated Access
+
+To enable the `@grant` decorator for accessing external APIs on behalf of users:
+
+1. Get client credentials from your Keycard zone
+2. Set additional environment variables:
+
+```bash
+export KEYCARD_CLIENT_ID="your-client-id"
+export KEYCARD_CLIENT_SECRET="your-client-secret"
+```
+
+3. Uncomment the `get_external_data` tool in `main.py`
+
+## Environment Variables Reference
+
+| Variable | Required | Description |
+|----------|----------|-------------|
+| `KEYCARD_ZONE_ID` | Yes | Your Keycard zone ID |
+| `MCP_SERVER_URL` | No | Server URL (default: `http://localhost:8000/`) |
+| `KEYCARD_CLIENT_ID` | No | Client ID for delegated access |
+| `KEYCARD_CLIENT_SECRET` | No | Client secret for delegated access |
+
+## Learn More
+
+- [FastMCP Integration Example](../../../mcp-fastmcp/examples/hello_world_server/)
+- [Keycard Documentation](https://docs.keycard.ai)
diff --git a/packages/mcp/examples/hello_world_server/main.py b/packages/mcp/examples/hello_world_server/main.py
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+"""Hello World MCP Server with Low-Level Keycard Authentication.
+
+A minimal example demonstrating the keycardai-mcp package's AuthProvider
+for scenarios requiring more control than the FastMCP integration.
+"""
+
+import os
+
+import uvicorn
+from mcp.server.fastmcp import FastMCP
+
+from keycardai.mcp.server.auth import AuthProvider
+
+# Configure Keycard authentication
+# Get your zone_id from console.keycard.ai
+auth_provider = AuthProvider(
+    zone_id=os.getenv("KEYCARD_ZONE_ID", "your-zone-id"),
+    mcp_server_name="Hello World Server",
+    mcp_server_url=os.getenv("MCP_SERVER_URL", "http://localhost:8000/"),
+)
+
+# Create MCP server (not authenticated yet)
+mcp = FastMCP("Hello World Server")
+
+
+@mcp.tool()
+def hello_world(name: str) -> str:
+    """Say hello to an authenticated user.
+
+    Args:
+        name: The name to greet
+
+    Returns:
+        A personalized greeting message
+    """
+    return f"Hello, {name}! You are authenticated."
+
+
+# Example tool with delegated access (uncomment to use)
+# Requires KEYCARD_CLIENT_ID and KEYCARD_CLIENT_SECRET env vars
+#
+# from keycardai.mcp.server.auth import AccessContext
+#
+# @mcp.tool()
+# @auth_provider.grant("https://api.example.com")
+# def get_external_data(access_ctx: AccessContext, query: str) -> str:
+#     """Fetch data from an external API using delegated access.
+#
+#     Note: Low-level MCP uses AccessContext as a function parameter,
+#     not retrieved from ctx.get_state().
+#
+#     Args:
+#         access_ctx: AccessContext with exchanged tokens
+#         query: Search query for the external API
+#
+#     Returns:
+#         Data from the external API or error message
+#     """
+#     if access_ctx.has_errors():
+#         return f"Token exchange failed: {access_ctx.get_errors()}"
+#
+#     token = access_ctx.access("https://api.example.com").access_token
+#     # Use token to call external API
+#     return f"Fetched data for query: {query}"
+
+
+def main():
+    """Entry point for the MCP server."""
+    # Wrap the MCP app with Keycard authentication
+    app = auth_provider.app(mcp)
+    uvicorn.run(app, host="0.0.0.0", port=8000)
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    main()
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+[project]
+name = "hello-world-server-lowlevel"
+version = "0.1.0"
+description = "A minimal MCP server with low-level Keycard authentication"
+readme = "README.md"
+requires-python = ">=3.10"
+dependencies = [
+    "keycardai-mcp",
+    "uvicorn>=0.30.0",
+]
+
+[tool.uv.sources]
+keycardai-mcp = { path = "../../", editable = true }
+
+[project.scripts]
+hello-world-server = "main:main"