MCP Protocol Tutorial - Build an MCP Server for Your App with Clerk, Next.js, and Prisma
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Overview
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Learn to build a comprehensive MCP (Model Context Protocol) server integrated with a full-stack Next.js application using Clerk authentication and Prisma database management. Master the fundamentals of MCP server development, starting with understanding MCP authentication flows and architecture before diving into hands-on implementation. Set up a complete Next.js project from scratch, configure Prisma for database operations, and develop both backend API routes and frontend components. Build a fully functional web application that demonstrates real-world MCP server integration patterns, then construct the MCP server itself with proper authentication mechanisms. Explore how to connect your custom MCP server to various AI tools and understand the growing ecosystem of MCP implementations across different companies. Gain practical experience with modern web development technologies including Next.js, Clerk for authentication, and Prisma for database management while learning the emerging MCP protocol that's becoming increasingly important in AI tool integration.
Syllabus
00:00:00 | Project Overview
00:00:48 | Project Demo
00:04:20 | Understanding MCP Auth
00:08:03 | NextJS Project Setup
00:13:09 | Prisma Database Setup
00:17:26 | NextJS Backend
00:34:52 | NextJS Frontend
01:18:00 | MCP Server Build
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