Model Context Protocol (MCP) Clearly Explained
In this I break down MCP into simple, digestible concepts that will transform how you code with AI assistants.
👨💻What You'll Learn:
✅ The fundamental problem MCP solves for all AI models
✅ How MCP connects AI models directly to your data sources
✅ Real-world comparison to HTTP protocol with client-server architecture
✅ Step-by-step guide to building your first MCP server in TypeScript
✅ Connect and test your MCP server with Claude Desktop
🕒 Topics Covered
Introduction: Demystifying MCP and why we need it
What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)
Model Context Protocol clearly explained
How MCP solves the AI model information problem
MCP components and architecture breakdown
MCP server explained (what is MCP server)
Open-source MCP implementations
Building a custom weather MCP server (how to create mcp)
Setting up the TypeScript MCP project
Creating MCP tool handlers
Implementing server initialization
How to use MCP in Clients - Claude Desktop
Testing MCP with Claude
Conclusion and next steps
By the end of this tutorial, you'll understand why MCP is revolutionizing AI development by connecting models like Claude to your essential data sources.
No more outdated information - just powerful AI with access to exactly what it needs to help you code better and faster.
📚 Resources mentioned in the video:
Model Context Protocol SDK: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol
Claude Desktop App: https://claude.ai/download
MCP Inspector Tool: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/inspector
Weather API Documentation: https://www.weather.gov/documentation/services-web-api
Further Tutorial:
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It will take your MCP skills to the next level, covering:
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✅ Advanced techniques for optimizing MCP Server
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