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MODEL CONTEXT PROTOCOL
All blog posts, tools, and guides about Model Context Protocol from Developers Digest.
18 resources - 13 posts, 5 tools
All TopicsModel Context ProtocolMCPAI AgentsTypeScriptClaude CodeDeveloper ToolsNewsVercelMigration Guide
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Agent Plugins 1.0.0: One Package Format for Agent Skills and MCP Servers
Vercel, OpenAI, GitHub, Microsoft, AWS, and Cursor collaborated on Agent Plugins 1.0.0, an open standard that packages Agent Skills and MCP servers into one portable plugin. ChatGPT, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Kiro, and VS Code load the format on day one.
7 min read
Vercel MCP Ships the 2026-07-28 Spec: The MCP Migration Clock Starts
Vercel MCP now serves both the stateless 2026-07-28 protocol and the 2025 protocol from one endpoint, with mcp-handler 2.x handling the negotiation. The first major hosted MCP server has crossed over - here is what it means for server authors and clients.
7 min read
MCP Apps vs Tool Calling vs Standalone UIs: Interactive Interfaces for Agent Tools Compared
MCP Apps shipped with the 2026-07-28 final spec - sandboxed interactive UIs for MCP servers. How they compare to standard tool calling and standalone web UIs, and when to use each approach.
9 min read
The MCP 2026-07-28 Rewrite: What Breaks and How to Migrate
The 2026-07-28 Model Context Protocol spec is the largest revision since launch: a stateless core, deprecated Roots/Sampling/Logging, MCP Apps, Tasks, and tougher OAuth. Here is what breaks, what to adopt, and a migration checklist for server authors and client integrators before the July 28 deadline.
11 min read
MCP Goes Stateless: The 2026-07-28 Migration Guide
The MCP 2026-07-28 final spec is here - sessions are gone, the protocol is stateless. Here is what changed, what broke, and how to finish migrating your MCP servers.
9 min read
Model Context Protocol: A Production Guide To Building MCP Servers
Build MCP servers that connect Claude to your databases, APIs, and tools. Architecture, TypeScript SDK code, debugging, and the production gaps the spec doesn't cover.
13 min read
What Is an MCP Server? A Developer's Beginner Guide (2026)
MCP is the USB-C of AI agents. What the Model Context Protocol is, why Anthropic built it, and how to install your first server in Claude Code or Cursor. Fact-checked against the official MCP spec.
13 min read
What Is the Model Context Protocol? A 2026 Primer
MCP isn't just a plugin format - it's a full JSON-RPC protocol for connecting LLMs to tools, resources, and prompts. Here's how it works under the hood, sourced from the official spec.
12 min read
The MCP Server Ecosystem: A Developer's Guide for 2026
An opinionated guide to the MCP server ecosystem in 2026. Curated picks by category, real configuration examples, installation commands, and honest assessments of what works and what does not.
13 min read
The Complete Guide to MCP Servers
Everything you need to know about Model Context Protocol - how it works, how to install servers, how to build your own, and the best ones.
12 min read
How to Build MCP Servers in TypeScript
A step-by-step guide to building Model Context Protocol servers in TypeScript. Project setup, tool registration, resources, testing with Claude Code, and production patterns.
14 min read
How to Use MCP Servers: The Complete Guide
MCP servers connect AI agents to databases, APIs, and tools through a standard protocol. Here is how to configure and use them with Claude Code and Cursor.
11 min read
What Is MCP (Model Context Protocol)? A TypeScript Developer's Guide
MCP lets AI agents connect to databases, APIs, and tools. Here is what it is and how to use it in your TypeScript projects.
5 min read
Related Tools
All tools →MCP Inspector
Visual testing tool for Model Context Protocol servers. Like Postman for MCP - call tools, browse resources, and view real-time logs in a browser UI. Zero install via npx.
MCP ToolsMCP CLI
Lightweight CLI for discovering and calling MCP servers. Dynamic tool discovery reduces token consumption from 47K to 400 tokens. Three subcommands: info, grep, call.
MCP ToolsMCP Hub
Centralized manager for MCP servers. Connect once to localhost:37373 and access all your servers through a single endpoint. REST API, web UI, and VS Code config compatible.
MCP ToolsSmithery
Registry and hosting platform for MCP servers. 6,000+ servers indexed. One-command install and configuration via CLI. Supports local and hosted deployments.
MCP ToolsGlama
Largest MCP server directory with 17,000+ servers. Security grading (A/B/C/F), compatibility scoring, and install configs. ChatGPT-like UI for browsing and testing.
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