Building MCP Servers

Step-by-step tutorials and guides for building MCP servers in Python, Node.js, Go, and other languages.

How to Build an MCP Server: Complete Developer Guide (2026)

The definitive language-agnostic guide to building MCP servers. Covers architecture decisions, SDK selection, tool design, testing, and deployment — with links to Python and TypeScript tutorials.

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MCP Server Monitoring & Observability: Prometheus, Grafana & Health Checks

Complete guide to monitoring MCP servers in production — health checks, metrics collection with Prometheus, Grafana dashboards, logging strategies, and alerting.

Building MCP Servers in Node.js, TypeScript & Go: Full Guides

Complete guides for building MCP servers in Node.js/TypeScript and Go using the official SDKs. Code examples, setup, and best practices for each language.

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Pillar Guide

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How to Build Your First MCP Server in Python (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

A complete, beginner-friendly tutorial for building an MCP server in Python using the official SDK. Includes code, testing with Inspector, and Claude Desktop setup.

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Creating Custom Tools & Resources for MCP Servers

Learn how to create powerful custom tools and resources for your MCP servers — from simple functions to complex data providers with proper schemas.