How to Build and Deploy a Custom MCP Server in 10 Minutes

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Build and Deploy Your Own Model Context Protocol Server with Cloudflare Workers

In this video, I show you how to build and deploy your own Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using CloudFlare workers. MCP, introduced by Anthropic last year, has gained traction with integrations in Claude Desktop App, Cursor, and Windsurf. I'll guide you through setting up the server, initializing a project, and deploying it, complete with a TypeScript implementation. Also, learn how to handle function invocations and update your MCP servers. Don't forget to try out Brilliant.org for enhancing your analytical skills!

Repo: https://github.com/cloudflare/workers-mcp

00:00 Introduction to MCP Servers
00:44 Understanding MCP and Its Applications
02:28 Setting Up Your MCP Server
03:56 Deploying and Testing Your MCP Server
04:48 Exploring MCP Server Functions
05:33 Integrating MCP with Claude and Cursor
07:15 Sponsor Message: Brilliant.org
08:18 Scaling and Additional Configurations
11:51 Conclusion and Next Steps

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