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Course Outline
Protocol Architecture
- Limitations of standalone function calling in complex agent architectures
- MCP foundational elements: tools, resources, prompts, and associated JSON schemas
- MCP session lifecycle: initialization, tool enumeration, invocation, response, and termination
- Analysis of MCP versus OpenAPI and GraphQL for capability exposure to agents
Development of Standard Input/Output (Stdio) MCP Servers
- Initial setup of a TypeScript MCP server utilizing the official SDK
- Construction of tool schemas with Zod and generation of runtime validation logic
- Creation of tool handlers interfacing with internal REST APIs or database systems
- Management of errors, partial outputs, and extended execution cycles
Development of HTTP-Based MCP Servers
- Transition from stdio to HTTP for remote deployment and load distribution
- Implementation of authentication mechanisms via bearer tokens and mutual TLS (mTLS)
- Establishing graceful degradation protocols during mid-session connection failures
- Deployment of HTTP MCP servers behind Kong or nginx with rate-limiting controls
Client Integration Strategies
- Registration of an MCP server with Claude Code through configuration files
- Simultaneous connection of OpenClaude to multiple MCP endpoints
- Development of a custom Python agent client using the MCP Python SDK
- Runtime management of dynamic tool availability changes
Exposure of Resources and Prompts
- Provision of read-only resources for agent context enrichment
- Creation of parameterized prompt templates to guide agent reasoning processes
- Dynamic resource updates in response to underlying data modifications
- Distinct separation of mutable tools from immutable resources for security clarity
Internal Tool Registry and Discovery Mechanisms
- Development of an organization-wide MCP registry including metadata and ownership tags
- Automated discovery via DNS-SD or standard endpoint definition files
- Version control of tools and deprecation of legacy endpoints without client disruption
- Cataloging tools with natural language descriptions to enhance agent searchability
Enterprise Security Frameworks
- Enforcement of authorization checks within tool handlers based on agent identity
- Application of network segmentation to isolate high-risk tools from general agent access
- Sandboxing of tool execution using seccomp and gVisor container technologies
- Comprehensive logging of all tool invocations for compliance and forensic analysis
Performance and Reliability Engineering
- Configuration of timeout policies per tool category: database, compute, and external APIs
- Implementation of circuit breaker patterns for downstream service instability
- Caching of tool results to mitigate redundant computational overhead
- Evaluation of MCP servers as sidecars versus standalone microservices for government operations
Interoperability Across Agent Platforms
- Verification of MCP server compatibility with Claude Code and Continue.dev clients
- Resolution of transport negotiation discrepancies between platforms
- Creation of polyfill adapters for non-MCP agent frameworks
- Development of a cross-platform tool marketplace for internal organizational use
Internal Evolution of the MCP Ecosystem
- Gathering developer feedback regarding tool utility and accuracy
- Conducting quarterly tool audits and removal of obsolete integrations
- Facilitating onboarding for new teams via self-service MCP server templates
- Contributing enhancements to the open-source MCP specification upstream
Requirements
- Programming proficiency in TypeScript or Python
- Comprehension of Large Language Model (LLM) tool calling and function-calling patterns
- Foundational networking knowledge: HTTP, WebSockets, and JSON-RPC
Audience
- Backend developers creating custom tools for AI agents
- Platform engineers standardizing AI agent access to enterprise systems
- Solution architects designing AI tool ecosystems for corporate and public sector adoption
14 Hours