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    Model Context Protocol Tutorial

    The Model Context Protocol is driving a new wave of innovation in the world of AI. In this tutorial, I'll break down everything you need to know to get started.

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    Matt Pocock
    Matt Pocock

    The model context protocol, released by Anthropic, is exploding across the world of AI.

    It's the USB-C of AI. It helps link user-facing applications to powerful API's.

    Link Cursor to your GitHub account. Link Claude Desktop to your email. The possibilities are endless.

    In this tutorial, we'll cover everything you need to know to start shipping MCP servers.

    By the end, you will be able to ship your MCP idea so that anyone around the world will be able to use it.

    Head to AI Hero's GitHub repo for all the code, and to run the examples.

    What you'll learn

    1. 01Why the Model Context Protocol exists
    2. 02Choosing an MCP Client
    3. 03Building MCP Servers in TypeScript
    4. 04Distributing MCP Servers on NPM
    5. 05Hosting MCP Servers on serverless platforms

    6 lessons, in order

    1. 01

      Connect Claude Code To A GitHub MCP Server

      Boost Claude Code with GitHub MCP! Discover how developers can seamlessly modify codebases using this powerful terminal app integration.
    2. 02

      Serving MCP Servers Over stdout

      Set up an MCP server with a single TypeScript file; connect to Claude Code & run scripts seamlessly.
    3. 03

      Using MCP Prompts

      Unlock MCP server power by using prompt templates. Perfect for enhancing LLM workflows and boosting productivity with custom commands.
    4. 04

      Logging: A Huge MCP Footgun

      Avoid console.log in MCP servers to prevent client issues. Use a custom logger or sse transport for effective logging without protocol interference.
    5. 05

      The Problem With MCP: Stateful Servers

      Discover how to deploy MCP servers statelessly using Redis, enabling compatibility with serverless platforms like Vercel and AWS Lambda.
    6. 06

      Publish Your MCP Server To NPM

      Easily publish your MCP server to NPM using Node.js. Share updates globally with simple commands. Distribute effortlessly with our step-by-step guide.

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