Philipp Schmid • 1/21/2026

MCP is Not the Problem, It's your Server: Best Practices for Building MCP Servers

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This article argues that the Model Context Protocol (MCP) is effective, but many servers fail because developers treat them like REST API wrappers. It explains that MCP is a user interface for AI agents, requiring different design principles. The post outlines common pitfalls, contrasts REST API design with MCP needs, provides a practical example, and introduces best practices for building outcome-oriented MCP servers that work well with LLMs.

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