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This book is part of the "The Only Book You'll Need On..." series and provides complete coverage of the Model Context Protocol with examples in Python, Java 21, and Node.js - making it accessible to over 30 million developers worldwide.
What makes this book unique:
- 🌍 Multi-language support: Full working examples in Python, Java 21, and Node.js
- 🏢 Enterprise-ready: Solutions for major enterprises, nimble startups, and career advancement
- 🚀 Complete implementations: Get your projects off the ground quickly with full working examples
- 🔄 Free updates: DRM-free with lifetime updates as the MCP standard evolves
Welcome to the repository for the O'Reilly Live Training: "Create AI Agents with Model Context Protocol (MCP)". This hands-on course provides developers with practical experience in building AI agents that leverage the emerging MCP standard - the protocol that's becoming the HTTP of AI agent communication.
- Course Link: O'Reilly Live Training
- Instructor: Bruce Hopkins (Intel Software Innovator for AI & Oracle Java Champion)
- Duration: 4 hours of hands-on learning
- Format: Live online training with interactive demos
Just as HTTP standardized web client-server communication and FTP standardized file transfer, Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the emerging standard for AI agent communication. This open protocol, supported by both OpenAI and Anthropic, enables:
- Universal Connectivity: Single clients can access any MCP-compliant agent
- Dynamic Discovery: Clients can discover and use new capabilities beyond their original design
- Secure Integration: Two-way connections between data sources and AI-powered tools
- Enterprise Scalability: Access to corporate, confidential, and personal data sources
Official SDKs Available:
- Python: Complete MCP server and client implementation
- Java 21: Enterprise-grade MCP integration
- Node.js: Lightweight and flexible MCP development
- HTTP REST APIs: Direct protocol interaction for any language
MCP Client Applications:
- Claude Desktop: Personal AI assistant with MCP integration
- ChatGPT Plugins: Extending GPT capabilities through MCP
- Custom Applications: Building your own MCP-enabled tools
MCP Server Implementations:
- File System Access: Secure local and remote file operations
- Database Connectivity: PostgreSQL, MySQL, and other database integrations
- API Gateways: RESTful service exposure through MCP
- Custom Tools: Domain-specific functionality and business logic
- Basic programming knowledge in Python, Java, or Node.js
- Experience with HTTP REST API concepts
- Familiarity with ChatGPT or Claude interactions
- API keys for OpenAI or Anthropic Claude
- 📖 Get the comprehensive MCP book - Your complete guide to mastering Model Context Protocol
- 🚀 Clone this repository and start building your first MCP agent
- 💬 Join the community and connect with other MCP developers
- 🎓 Apply your knowledge by building real-world MCP applications
The future of AI agent development is here, and it speaks MCP!
Course materials and repository maintained by Bruce Hopkins | O'Reilly Live Training Platform