Getting Started2026-07-191 min read
MCP Server vs API: What's the Real Difference?
MCP servers provide bidirectional tool calling with context management, while traditional APIs are unidirectional request-response patterns.
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MCP Infrastructure Notes
Product updates, deep technical guides, and India-first operating lessons for teams deploying Model Context Protocol servers.
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The Complete Guide to MCP Servers in 2025-2026
The pillar guide tying together every cluster on this blog — architecture, security, deployment, platforms, integrations, and where MCP is headed next.
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Getting Started (26 posts)
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Model Context Protocol Beginner's Guide: Zero to First Server
A complete, hands-on walkthrough: build a real two-tool MCP server in Python and TypeScript, test it with the MCP Inspector, and connect it to Claude Desktop.
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Getting Started2026-07-192 min read
How MCP Servers Work: The Complete Technical Breakdown
MCP's lifecycle has three real, distinct phases — initialization/capability negotiation, normal operation, and shutdown — and understanding the handshake specifically explains a lot of otherwise-confusing client behavior.
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Security & Production (26 posts)
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MCP Server Security: Complete Hardening Checklist
Comprehensive checklist for securing MCP servers in production environments.
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Security & Production2026-07-213 min read
CVE-2025-6514: The Critical mcp-remote RCE, Explained
CVE-2025-6514 is a real, CVSS 9.6 critical vulnerability in mcp-remote that let a malicious MCP server trigger OS command execution on a connecting client via a crafted OAuth redirect URL. Here's exactly how it worked and how to check if you're affected.
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Security & Production2026-07-191 min read
MCP Server Exploits: Real Attack Scenarios
Analysis of real-world attack scenarios targeting MCP servers and prevention strategies.
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Development & Coding (31 posts)
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How to Build an MCP Server from Scratch
Complete guide to building MCP servers from the ground up with TypeScript and Python.
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Development & Coding2026-07-191 min read
MCP Server Development Best Practices
Best practices for developing robust MCP servers that scale and maintain well.
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Development & Coding2026-07-191 min read
MCP Programming Patterns and Anti-Patterns
Common programming patterns and anti-patterns for MCP server development.
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Platform Specific (25 posts)
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MCP Server on AWS: Complete Deployment Guide
Deploying MCP servers on AWS infrastructure with best practices.
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Platform Specific2026-07-191 min read
Azure MCP Server: Functions and App Service
Deploying MCP servers on Microsoft Azure platforms.
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Platform Specific2026-07-191 min read
GCP MCP Server: Google Cloud Platform Integration
Deploying MCP servers on Google Cloud Platform.
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Integrations & Tools (130 posts)
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Slack's Official MCP Server: What Replaced Anthropic's Reference Version
Slack now ships its own official MCP server, which replaced and archived Anthropic's earlier community reference implementation — letting AI agents read, search, and post in a workspace with the same permissions as the connecting user.
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Integrations & Tools2026-07-211 min read
Gmail's Official MCP Server, and the Community Alternatives
Google runs an official, remote-hosted MCP server for Gmail alongside Calendar, Drive, and other Workspace apps — plus a healthy ecosystem of community-built alternatives if you need something the official server doesn't cover.
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Integrations & Tools2026-07-211 min read
Google Calendar's Official MCP Server, Part of Workspace's Per-App Model
Google runs a dedicated, official MCP server for Calendar as part of its per-app Workspace MCP model — letting an agent list events and schedule meetings within the authenticated user's existing calendar permissions.
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Advanced Architecture (38 posts)
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MCP Server for WooCommerce: WordPress Integration
Building MCP servers for WooCommerce e-commerce platform.
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Advanced Architecture2026-07-191 min read
MCP Server for Salesforce CRM: Complete Setup
Building MCP servers for Salesforce CRM integration.
SOQL queriesSalesforce automation
Advanced Architecture2026-07-191 min read
MCP Multi-Agent Systems: Architecture Guide
Building multi-agent systems with MCP servers for collaborative AI workflows.
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UGC Community Hub (62 posts)
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How I Built My First MCP Server: User Stories
Community members share their experiences building their first MCP servers.
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Community2026-07-212 min read
Real, Verifiable MCP Launches Worth Knowing About
Not invented startup testimonials — real, publicly documented MCP launches from companies that actually shipped, with sources you can check yourself.
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UGC Community Hub2026-07-191 min read
Enterprise MCP Implementation: Case Study Deep Dives
Detailed case studies of enterprise MCP implementations.
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