MCP: Model Context Protocol
Build an MCP server that exposes useful engineering tools and connect it to an AI client with clear tool contracts.
Production project
Internal Developer MCP Server
An engineering assistant needs standardised access to documentation search, service health, deployment details, and incident information.
Who this is for
- •AI platform engineers integrating assistants with internal systems
- •Developers who want reusable tool access across compatible AI clients
How this helps
- •You can expose internal capabilities through a standard tool interface
- •You understand the governance questions behind enterprise MCP adoption
What you will learn
The capabilities, not just the keywords.
- •Explain MCP client/server responsibilities
- •Expose tools through an MCP server
- •Design tool descriptions and schemas for model use
- •Connect a compatible AI client to the server
- •Reason about permissions and safe enterprise tool exposure
Real production project
Internal Developer MCP Server
An engineering assistant needs standardised access to documentation search, service health, deployment details, and incident information.
What we build
- •MCP server scaffold
- •documentation-search tool
- •service-status tool
- •deployment lookup tool
- •client integration
Stack
- •TypeScript or Python
- •MCP SDK
- •AI client
Production concerns
- •Authentication
- •tool permissions
- •secrets
- •timeouts
- •audit logs
- •tenant boundaries
Finished deliverables
- •Working MCP server
- •tool contracts
- •client connection
- •security checklist
Prerequisites
Required
- •Comfort with APIs and tool/function calling
Helpful, but optional
- •AG01 or AG05
- •TypeScript or Python backend experience
Before the session
Come ready to build.
- •Node.js or Python
- •Compatible MCP client setup
- •Git
What to expect
What you get
Something useful after the call ends.
- •Source code
- •MCP architecture diagram
- •tool-design template
- •production security notes
Where to go next
Tool Calling → MCP → Enterprise Agent Platforms
Every session can be booked independently. If you already know the prerequisite material, skip ahead.
Useful before this
Good next steps
Teaching proof
Review the evidence first.
See workshop delivery, technical projects, and teaching proof before booking.
Ready?
Request AG08: MCP: Model Context Protocol
Share your current level and what you want to build. The session can be adapted without changing its core outcome.
Request this sessionFAQ
Can I book only this session?
Yes. Every session is designed to work independently.
Can I bring my own project?
Yes, when it fits the session outcome. We can map the concepts onto your project instead of the default example.
What if I already know part of the topic?
We can move faster through familiar material and spend more time on implementation, failure modes, and production trade-offs.
Is the session recorded?
Recording is not promised by default. Confirm this before the session if you need it.
What should I install?
The preparation section above lists the default setup. You will receive any session-specific setup notes before the call.
Are API or cloud charges included?
No. Any third-party API or cloud usage is paid directly through your own account unless explicitly agreed otherwise.