Overview
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Learn to build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and clients from scratch in this comprehensive 40-minute hands-on tutorial. Discover how AI agents connect to third-party services like flight booking systems, databases, and websites through MCP implementation. Master the fundamentals of MCP architecture, explore real-world use cases, and gain practical experience using an existing MCP server before creating your own. Follow along with step-by-step coding demonstrations that cover MCP basics, AI agent functionality, JSON-RPC 2.0 protocol implementation, and both server and client development. Access free lab environments to practice everything covered, making this tutorial perfect for beginners with no prior MCP knowledge who want hands-on experience building AI agent integrations.
Syllabus
00:00 - Introduction to Model Context Protocol
00:42 - Why We Need MCPs
02:10 - Understanding AI Agents
07:54 - MCP Architecture Explained
08:37 - MCP Use Cases
10:30 - Lab Environment Setup
13:12 - What is Model Context Protocol MCP? Components Breakdown
14:37- MCP Architecture Explained
17:53 - Protocol - JSON-RPC2.0
19:50 - How to Use an Existing MCP Server? - Demo
26:44 - Building an MCP Server - Demo
35:52 - Building MCP Clients
Taught by
KodeKloud