Practical writing on the Model Context Protocol: what an MCP server is, how progressive disclosure changes the tool-list problem, and how MCP compares to function calling.
SKILL.md solved knowledge packaging with progressive disclosure. MCP solved capability transport but ships flat, context-hungry tool lists. The next shape combines them.
Read postMCP is the USB-C of AI agents. What the Model Context Protocol is, why Anthropic built it, and how to install your first server. Fact-checked against the official spec.
Read postA step-by-step guide to building Model Context Protocol servers in TypeScript: project setup, tool registration, resources, testing, and production patterns.
Read postMCP servers and function calling both let AI tools interact with external systems. They solve different problems. Here is when to reach for each.
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