May 23
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MCP (Model Context Protocol) is Anthropic's open standard that lets any AI connect to any tool. In this episode you'll build: ▸ A working MCP server from scratch (~20 lines Python) ▸ How client → server → transport works ▸ Resources (data the AI can read) vs Tools (actions it can take) ▸ Connect your server to Claude Desktop live ▸ Real-world MCP use cases: calendar, database, file system This is the architecture powering Claude's tool use and computer use features. ⏱ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:10 - What is MCP and why it matters 01:20 - MCP is the universal plug for AI tools 02:40 - Client → Server → Transport explained 04:00 - Build your first MCP server 05:20 - Resources vs Tools 06:00 - Connect to Claude Desktop 06:40 - Real-world use cases 07:00 - Challenge & next episode