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MCP, tools, and integrations

A course on MCP — the standard for connecting tools and context to an LLM. What it is, how to use it, what to build yourself.

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Module 1

What MCP is

The standard, who supports it, why it's needed.

Why MCP is needed

Model Context Protocol — a single standard for "ports" to an LLM. What it solves and what it doesn't.

Useful MCP servers

A catalog of vetted open-source servers for common tasks.

Module 2

Your own MCP server

When to write your own server and how.

When to write your own MCP server

Signs that a ready-made server isn't enough, and the basic structure of your own.

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MCP vs ordinary tool calls — which to choose

When MCP is overkill, and when it's the only sensible path.

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Updated · May 14, 2026