How to Build and Deploy a Custom MCP Server in 10 Minutes

How to Build and Deploy a Custom MCP Server in 10 Minutes

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Summary of the Video: Building and Deploying an mCP Server

This video outlines the process of building and deploying a Model Context Protocol (mCP) server using Cloudflare Workers.

Introduction to mCP:

• Released by Anthropic, mCP is gaining traction and integration into various applications.
• An mCP server handles requests from client applications like the Claude desktop app.

Deployment Process:

1. Initial Setup:
   • Use npx create cloudflare to create a new project, e.g., mCP demo.
   • Register for a Cloudflare account if it’s your first time.
   • Select a template (Hello World) and choose TypeScript or JavaScript for implementation.
2. Setting Up the Project:
   • Change directory to your project: cd mCP demo.
   • Run npx workers mCP setup to initialize.
   • Update the index TS with your functions and deploy using npm run deploy.
3. Function Implementation:
   • Define functions in the index TS file with appropriate doc strings.
   • Functions can interact with the mCP server and invoke other tools as needed.
   • Example function: say hello which returns a greeting.
4. Integration with Clients:
   • Once the server is operational, configure it within client applications (like Claude or Cursor) to utilize the mCP functionalities.
   • The server can handle various requests, such as generating random images based on input.
5. Scaling and Limitations:
   • Cloudflare Workers offer scalability; you are charged based on usage.
   • Emphasis on testing with available tools and documenting functionalities for the LLM.

Conclusion:

• Encourages trying out the mCP server and sharing experiences with the community, pointing out resources and other integrations to explore further.