Build an MCP Server using Rust and Docker - AI and the Model Context Protocol

Description

Rust for AI: Build an MCP Server with Docker (Model Context Protocol) 📙 Rust Book: https://mybook.to/YJI6DI Model Context Protocol (MCP) — the new open standard from Anthropic that works like "USB-C for AI". In this hands-on tutorial, we solve a real developer pain point: How can AI tools like Claude safely read your local files (e.g. production crash logs) without exposing your entire machine? We build a complete MCP Server from scratch in Rust, then containerize it with Docker for maximum security and portability. Perfect for Rust developers who want to bring powerful AI agents into their local workflow safely. What you'll learn: - What MCP is and how it works (Handshake → Tools List → Tool Call) - Building a JSON-RPC 2.0 MCP server in Rust using Tokio - Securely containerizing the server with a multi-stage Docker build - Connecting the MCP server to Claude Desktop / Cline Live demo: Let Claude analyze a real production crash log in real time Official MCP Documentation: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/getting-started/intro GitHub Repository: https://github.com/FrancescoXX/mcp-server Timestamps: 0:00 Rust for AI - Introduction 2:33 Introduction to MCP (Model Context Protocol) 6:51 Project setup & first version 9:05 Handshake & tools-list 13:20 Tool execution (tools-call) 18:40 Dockerizing the MCP Server 22:26 Integrating with Claude Desktop 28:00 Takeaways & Conclusion 🔥 Extended Rust Training (3.5 Hours): https://youtu.be/gAX3Zj-JGE0 🐇 The Rabbit Hole - Full Free Rust Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R33h77nrMqc&list=PLPoSdR46FgI412aItyJhj2bF66cudB6Qs All links: https://francescociulla.com #Rust #RustForAI #MCP #ModelContextProtocol #Docker #Claude #Anthropic #AI #RustProgramming #Programming #AIServer #RustTutorial #ClaudeAI #LocalAI #DevTools