MCP Development 101
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.