Mcp Crash Course: Complete Model Context Protocol In A Day

Build, Connect, Deploy: Master MCP Servers, MCP Clients, Tools & Resources for Powerful LLM Applications

What you'll learn

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Theory

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Servers

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Clients

Model Context Protocol (MCP) Tools, Resources, Prompts

Requirements

Knowledge in the GenAI Ecosystem is a MUST

Software Engineering Experience is a MUST

NodeJS installed

Python Installed

Claude Desktop Installed

Cursor Installed

Description

Please note that this is not a course for beginners. This course assumes that you have a background in software engineering and are proficient in Python. I will be using Cursor IDE but you can use any editor you'd like since we only use basic feature of the IDE like debugging and running scripts .MCP (Model Context Protocol): A protocol that helps build agents and complex workflows on top of LLMs, providing pre-built integrations, flexibility to switch between LLM providers, and security for your data.Architecture ComponentsMCP Hosts: Programs like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, or AI tools that want to access data through MCPMCP Clients: Protocol clients that maintain 1:1 connections with serversMCP Servers: Lightweight programs that each expose specific capabilities through the standardized Model Context ProtocolLocal Data Sources: Your computer's files, databases, and services that MCP servers can securely accessRemote Services: External systems available over the internet (e.g., through APIs) that MCP servers can connect toKey CapabilitiesResources: Components that expose data and content from your servers to LLMsPrompts: Functionality to create reusable prompt templates and workflowsTools: Features that enable LLMs to perform actions through your serverSampling: Capability that lets your servers request completions from LLMsTransports: MCP's communication mechanism between clients and servers

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Course Objectives

Lecture 2 Why MCP

Lecture 3 What is MCP (Demo)

Section 2: Configuring Pre Built MCP Servers

Lecture 4 Clone + Compile a Pre Built MCP Server

Lecture 5 Configure Cursor with a local MCP Server

Lecture 6 Configure Claude Desktop with a local MCP Server

Advanced GenAI Users,This is an advanced course, knowledge in the GenAI Ecosystem is a must