Build MCP Servers in Minutes with Databutton Here’s How
AI Summary
Overview of Path of Exile Patch with Data Button App
- Problem: New Path of Exile patch releasing soon; requires a quick overview of changes (100 new support gems).
- Objective: Build an app using Data Button to provide an overview of spirit gems, support gems, and skill gems.
Steps Taken:
- Data Scraping:
- Created Python scripts to scrape databases containing JSON files of existing and new gems.
- App Creation:
- Logged into Data Button and initiated app creation.
- Uploaded three JSON files with gem data.
- Specified app needs: A search functionality returning specific gem information.
- Designed app with a retro ’90s gaming console aesthetic.
- Feature Implementation:
- Integrated basic features: landing page, backend API for JSON data, search function, and filtering options.
- Deployment:
- Deployed the application successfully and tested search capabilities (e.g., searching for fire gems).
- MCP Server Integration:
- Enabled MCP (Multi-Cloud Platform) for enabling conversational AI interactions within the app.
- Configured settings in Cloud Desktop to utilize the MCP, including adding custom snippets for gem queries.
Results:
- Successfully built a user-friendly app that allows users to find and interact with new gem information quickly.
- Shareable app to be promoted for community use on Reddit.
Conclusion:
- The integration of MCP with Data Button provided an effective means to enhance app functionalities. The author plans to create additional apps using this framework and share findings with the community.