mcp made simple
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Made Simple - Code for the tutorial series - focusing on practical ways to understand and use MCP
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Model Context Protocol (MCP) Made Simple - Code for the tutorial series - focusing on practical ways to understand and use MCP
Model Context Protocol (MCP) - This server can be integrated with AI applications to provide additional context and capabilities, enabling enhanced AI interactions and functionality.
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MCP Made Simple - Tutorial Series
Welcome to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) Hello World tutorial series! This repository contains step-by-step lessons to help you understand and implement MCP servers for AI-powered IDE extensions.
What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized protocol that allows AI assistants to interact with external tools and services in modern IDEs. It enables AI models to:
- Discover available tools
- Call tools with structured inputs
- Receive structured outputs
Lessons
| Lesson | Title | Description | Key Concepts | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson 1 | Creating Your First MCP Server | Build a basic MCP server with a greeting tool | - MCP Server Setup - Tool Implementation - IDE Integration - stdio Transport | Watch Tutorial |
| Lesson 2 | Debugging with Chrome DevTools and Cursor | Debugging your apps with Browser Tools MCP | - Capture Console Logs - Take Screenshots -Integration with Cursor | Watch Tutorial |
| Lesson 3 | Game Inventory with Supabase | Build a game inventory system using Supabase | - Database Operations - Supabase Integration - React UI - Real-time Updates | Watch Tutorial |
Playlist
Watch the full playlist
Prerequisites
- Node.js and npm installed
- Basic TypeScript knowledge
- IDE with MCP support (Cursor, Windsurf, or VS Code)
- Chrome browser (for Lesson 2)
- Supabase account (for Lesson 3)
Getting Started
- Clone this repository
- Navigate to the lesson you want to try
- Follow the lesson's README.md instructions
Resources
- MCP SDK Documentation
- GitHub Tutorial Series
- MCP Documentation
License
The MCP Hello World repository is licensed under the MIT License.
Quick Start
Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/chongdashu/mcp-made-simpleInstall dependencies
cd mcp-made-simple
npm installFollow the documentation
Check the repository's README.md file for specific installation and usage instructions.
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