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6/29/2026

Build Your First MCP Server in 30 Minutes
Short summary
MCP (Model Context Protocol) lets AI agents connect to external tools via a single open standard. This guide walks through building a TypeScript MCP server in 30 minutes with working examples of tool registration, validation with Zod, and stateless HTTP transport. By the end, you'll have a server that Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-compatible client can plug into.
- •MCP is an open standard for AI agents to connect external tools and data sources
- •Complete step-by-step guide with working TypeScript code, tool registration, and Zod validation
- •Covers stateless HTTP architecture so any compatible client can connect
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