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This 20-minute tutorial video explains the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a key technology for AI agents. Learn what MCP is, how it works, and the differences between MCP clients and servers. Follow along with a practical demonstration of building a custom MCP server using Python and connecting it to Claude Desktop. Access the complete code on GitHub and explore additional resources through the accompanying blog post. The video is part of a broader series on AI agents and includes timestamps for easy navigation through different sections, from the basic introduction to MCP through the complete implementation example.
Syllabus
Intro - 0:00
What is MCP? - 0:19
How MCP works - 2:35
MCP Client - 3:54
MCP Server - 5:43
Example: MCP Server with Python - 8:00
Connecting to Claude Desktop - 15:40
Taught by
Shaw Talebi