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