Claude Code Built Me an MCP Server That Makes Money (in 15 minutes)

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I built an MCP server that makes money — live test of MCPize, the Vercel for MCP (hosting, deployment, billing, up to 85% creator revenue). 👉 Try MCPize: https://mcpize.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=ailuke 📦 The server I built in this video: https://mcpize.com/developers/lukebyrnee97?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=ailuke 🛠️ MCPize Skills (the /mcpize:idea → /mcpize:build → /mcpize:publish flow): https://github.com/mcpize/mcpize-skills ⚙️ MCPize CLI: https://github.com/mcpize/cli I'm going to show you how I built a profitable MCP server in just 10 minutes using Claude Code and MC Pies. You will see how to validate ideas, build production-ready servers, and deploy them to a marketplace where you can keep 85% of the revenue. Whether you have an existing SaaS or just a unique data source, this workflow allows you to ship micro-products that agents can actually use and pay for. What you'll learn: — How to use MC Pies to ideate and validate profitable MCP servers — Integrating MC Pies skills directly into your Claude Code workflow — Turning existing SaaS endpoints and data into a monetized MCP server — Building a custom YouTube Intel MCP from scratch with research agents — Automating social media launch posts for your new micro-product — Testing and connecting your deployed MCP servers to AI agents — Monetization strategies for the Model Context Protocol ecosystem PS this video was written and packaged with https://scripti.ai Use Claude Code for real: https://www.skool.com/luke Free community + resources: https://www.skool.com/ai-automation-hub-5735 Ark — command centre for Claude Code: https://getark.app Don't be late, get your tech news: https://techl8.com Timestamps: 0:00 — Making money with MCP servers 2:18 — Setting up the CLI and Claude Code plugin 4:45 — Using the Idea Build and Publish skills 7:35 — Converting a SaaS into an MCP server 10:25 — Building a YouTube Intel MCP server from scratch 13:15 — Publishing to the marketplace and social posts 14:40 — Testing your new MCP servers in Claude Code 17:20 — Why you should stop leaving money on the table Contact: hello@lukejbyrne.com