An opinion piece on why Model Context Protocol overtook vendor-specific AI plugin stores in 2026 — the structural reasons standards beat marketplaces, what it means for developers, and where this dynamic plays out next.
Why Model Context Protocol Is Eating “AI Plugins” in 2026 Read More »
The 10 schema-design rules that separate a great MCP server from a frustrating one — descriptions that help the LLM choose, enums over free strings, capped outputs, and isError patterns, with before/after examples.
Designing Great MCP Tool Schemas: Best Practices and Anti-Patterns Read More »
Step-by-step tutorial for building a Slack MCP server with OAuth — five real tools (search, list, history, post, user info), rate-limit handling, and safety patterns for the write tool.
Building a Slack MCP Server with OAuth: A Complete Tutorial Read More »
Ten of the most common MCP server bugs developers hit — what causes each one and the exact fix, plus a pre-debugging checklist and the three tools that save the most time.
10 Common MCP Server Bugs and How to Fix Them Read More »
Complete step-by-step guide to using MCP servers with Cursor IDE — global vs project configs, hot reload, env var expansion, auto-run policies, and a realistic team setup.
Using MCP Servers with Cursor IDE: Step-by-Step Setup Guide Read More »
A clear explanation of MCP’s three primitives — tools, resources, and prompts — with code examples and a decision flowchart for picking the right one for any capability.
MCP Tools vs Resources vs Prompts: Which Do You Actually Need? Read More »
A curated 2026 list of 20 open-source MCP servers worth installing — developer essentials, productivity SaaS, data & search, web automation, cloud, and design tools. Includes copy-paste configs.
20 Best Open-Source MCP Servers You Should Try in 2026 Read More »
Complete configuration guide for adding MCP servers to Claude Desktop — file location, JSON shape, multi-server setup, secrets via env, local development, and a troubleshooting table.
How to Add MCP Servers to Claude Desktop: Complete Configuration Guide Read More »
Step-by-step guide to building a custom GitHub MCP server in Node.js with Personal Access Token auth, Octokit, pagination, rate limits, and safe write tools.
Building a GitHub MCP Server (with Authentication) Read More »
How to connect Postgres to Claude using MCP — the official server, the layered security model (dedicated user, views, timeouts), and a custom server with safe-query and purpose-built write tools.
Connect Postgres to Claude Using an MCP Server Read More »
