MCP Development 101
Build servers that connect AI to anything. Learn the Model Context Protocol, the open standard that lets AI models use tools, query databases, and interact with APIs. The USB-C port for AI.
Course Curriculum
Seven modules to go from zero to production MCP server.
1. What is MCP?
The universal connector for AI. understand the problem, architecture, and why it matters now.
2. Transports & Message Format
JSON-RPC, stdio, SSE, and Streamable HTTP. how data flows between clients and servers.
3. Building Your First MCP Server
Set up a TypeScript project, register a tool, test with MCP Inspector, connect to Claude Desktop.
4. Tools, Resources & Prompts
The three MCP primitives. when to use each, who controls them, and design best practices.
5. Connecting to Clients
Configure Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, and build your own custom MCP client.
6. Real-World MCP Servers
Build database, API wrapper, multi-tool, and authenticated server patterns.
7. Production, Security & Distribution
Error handling, security hardening, npm publishing, monitoring, and the MCP registry.
Learn More
Official documentation, SDKs, and community resources for MCP development.
Tools & Registries
Client Documentation
Example Servers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MCP development answered directly.