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6/29/2026
Build Your First MCP Server in 30 Minutes

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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