Overview
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Learn to build a practical MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that solves real workflow automation problems by following along as a developer creates a custom Java-based server to automate newsletter publishing. Discover how to identify automation opportunities in your daily workflows and implement MCP servers that connect different platforms seamlessly. Explore the architecture and implementation of a Beehive newsletter platform integration that automatically converts HTML content to markdown format, handles image and video embeds, generates proper YAML headers, and writes formatted files through simple Claude Desktop conversations. Master the process of building Java MCP servers using Spring AI, integrating multiple MCP servers for complex workflows, and setting up Claude Projects with custom instructions for consistent automation results. See a live demonstration of converting draft newsletters from Beehive into website-ready markdown files, complete with proper component formatting and metadata generation. Understand why MCP servers provide advantages over direct API calls for workflow automation and learn best practices for installation, configuration, and advanced workflow setup. Gain insights into practical AI automation beyond basic tutorials, with complete code examples and real-world problem-solving approaches that you can adapt for your own content workflows.
Syllabus
0:00 - The Real Problem I Solved
2:30 - Beehive Newsletter Workflow Demo
4:00 - Why MCP Over Direct APIs
6:15 - Java MCP Server Code Walkthrough
9:30 - Installation & Configuration
11:00 - Basic MCP Server Interactions
13:30 - Advanced Workflow Automation Demo
17:00 - Claude Projects Setup
20:30 - Future Improvements & Wrap-up
Taught by
Dan Vega