What Is MCP Server?
Plain-English Guide
What Is an MCP Server? A Plain-English Guide
Learn what an MCP server is, how it works with MCP clients, the simple request/response flow, and when not to use it—no jargon, just clarity.
Comprehensive guides, tutorials, and documentation for MCP servers. Learn everything about Model Context Protocol from beginner to advanced level.
Plain-English Guide
Learn what an MCP server is, how it works with MCP clients, the simple request/response flow, and when not to use it—no jargon, just clarity.
What Is MCP?
Learn what an MCP server is, how it works with MCP clients, the simple request/response flow, and when not to use it—no jargon, just clarity.
How MCP Works
Complete walkthrough of the Model Context Protocol flow, tools, context management, and safety limits. Learn the technical details with clear examples.
Deployment Options
Compare local, self-hosted, and hosted MCP servers across security, latency, cost, and team workflows—plus a practical deployment checklist.
Security Basics
Learn MCP security best practices—auth choices, secrets management, sandboxing, audit logging, and a ready-to-use hardening checklist.
Debugging
Fix common MCP server issues fast—repro steps, log patterns, contract mismatch fixes, timeouts, rate limits, and health checks.
Vibe Coding
A beginner's guide to vibe coding with MCP—how prompts trigger tool calls, request/response flow, latency tips, and when MCP is the right fit.
Python Tutorial
Learn how to build an MCP server in Python: set up venv, define tool contracts, handle I/O with Pydantic, run/debug locally, and package for use.
Multi-Client
Make one MCP server work with Claude, Cursor, and Copilot. Capability matrix, transport differences, config examples, and a test runbook.
Schema Evolution
A practical playbook for evolving MCP tool contracts—SemVer, deprecations, migration strategy, and contract tests that prevent breaking changes.
Prompt Injection
Stop MCP prompt injection with practical defenses—scopes, input sanitization, sandboxing, output filters, and a ready-to-run red-team test pack.
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