- Step 1: Set up the MCPet server environment by installing dependencies using 'npm install'.
- Step 2: Build the server with 'npm run build' or run in watch mode with 'npm run watch' for development.
- Step 3: Use MCP client tools to adopt a new pet with 'create_pet', specifying pet type and name.
- Step 4: Check your pet's status with 'check_pet' to view its current stats and life stage.
- Step 5: Interact by feeding, playing, cleaning, or putting your pet to bed using the respective tools.
- Step 6: Observe animations and stat changes over time, even when away, to simulate real pet growth.