Tutorials, recipes, and best practices for working with the Model Context Protocol.
Most advertisers optimize each platform in a silo and never see the full picture. The real waste in paid media isn't inside Google Ads or Meta — it's in the gap between platforms. With Claude connected to all your ad accounts simultaneously via MCP, you can ask one question and get an answer that spans Google, Meta, Amazon, LinkedIn, TikTok, Pinterest, X, and Snapchat at once.
Every developer who publishes a remote MCP server eventually hits the same wall: how do I stop anyone on the internet from calling my tools? This guide covers three practical approaches — API key bearer tokens for internal tools, Cloudflare Access for zero-code protection, and full OAuth 2.1 with PKCE for public servers — plus the five security mistakes that lead to account takeovers.
Snapchat reaches 90% of 13–24 year olds — but most advertisers never get past surface-level metrics. Swipe-up rate, story completion rate, and AR lens engagement tell a story that Ads Manager buries in manual exports. The Snapchat Ads MCP server gives Claude live access to your campaigns, ad squads, and creative data. Here are five workflows built for the platform's unique signals.
Cloudflare Workers is the fastest path from MCP idea to globally deployed server — zero cold starts, 300+ edge locations, and a free tier covering 100k requests/day. This guide covers both the McpAgent (Agents SDK) and workers-mcp approaches with real TypeScript code, KV storage, wrangler deployment, and Claude Desktop connection.
X Ads offers genuinely unique capabilities — keyword targeting based on what people tweet, lower CPMs than Meta, and real-time audience access that no other platform matches. The X Ads MCP server gives Claude live access to your campaigns and engagement data. Here is what actually works, what does not, and when X should be in your media mix.
TikTok's algorithm rewards speed. The brands winning on TikTok Ads in 2026 are rotating creative faster, catching fatigue earlier, and reallocating budget in hours — not weeks. The TikTok Ads MCP server gives Claude live access to your campaigns, video metrics, and audience data. Here are five workflows that change how you run TikTok paid media.
Pinterest is the only ad platform where users arrive already planning to buy. Save rate, closeup rate, and shopping catalog performance tell a story no other platform can — and most advertisers never read it. The Pinterest Ads MCP server gives Claude live access to your campaigns, Pin metrics, and product data. Here are five workflows built for e-commerce.
The Google Ads MCP server gives Claude live access to your campaign data. Here is how to connect it, which of the four available servers to use, and five real PPC workflows that replace hours of manual work.
Amazon's official MCP server launched in open beta February 2026, giving Claude live access to Sponsored Products, DSP, and Amazon Marketing Cloud. Here is how to connect it and five workflows that replace hours of manual PPC management.
LinkedIn drives 75–85% of B2B social leads, and most of that spend is managed manually. The LinkedIn Ads MCP server gives Claude live access to your campaign data, audience demographics, and lead gen forms. Here are five workflows that cut CPL and save 10+ hours a week.
Zapier MCP gives Claude live access to 8,000+ apps. Here are 10 practical automations — from morning briefing agents to lead enrichment pipelines — you can set up today without writing a single line of code.
Step-by-step guide to building an AI standup bot that reads your Slack channels and Gmail inbox, synthesises key updates, and posts a daily summary to your team channel automatically. Uses Slack MCP + Gmail MCP + Claude.
The era of manually exporting CSVs to analyze ad performance is over. Learn how the Meta Ads MCP server connects Claude directly to your Facebook and Instagram campaigns — with live data, real automation workflows, and verified results from real teams.
Everything you need to know about Claude MCP Apps — the January 2026 update that lets AI render dashboards, forms, and charts directly in Claude. Covers how it works, all 10 launch partners, security model, and how to build your own MCP App.
MCP and REST API solve different problems. Learn the key architectural differences between Model Context Protocol and REST — stateful vs stateless, JSON-RPC vs HTTP verbs, tools vs endpoints — and when to use each in 2026.
Compare every free MCP server hosting option in 2026. Deploy to Cloudflare Workers, Vercel, FastMCP Cloud, mcphosting.io, or a VPS — with step-by-step setup for each platform.
The definitive troubleshooting guide for MCP server errors. Fix error -32000 (connection closed), timeouts, authentication failures, transport mismatches, and more — with step-by-step solutions for Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VS Code.
How to containerize and deploy an MCP server for production. Covers Dockerfile, Docker Compose, StreamableHTTP transport, security hardening, and scaling patterns for cloud deployment.
Build multi-agent AI systems that use MCP servers for tools. Practical guide with CrewAI and LangChain examples — connect agents to GitHub, databases, and any MCP server.
A practical comparison of MCP, function calling, and REST APIs for AI agent development. Covers architecture differences, pros and cons, and when to choose each approach.
Manage orders, refunds, and products with AI. Use the official Stripe MCP and Shopify Storefront MCP to look up payments, issue refunds, search products, and handle customer queries—all from natural language.
Detailed comparison of PostgreSQL MCP and Supabase MCP servers. Learn the differences in tools, auth, setup, and use cases. Includes step-by-step configs for Claude Desktop and Cursor, plus when to use each.
Context7 is an MCP server that fetches up-to-date library documentation so your AI assistant can reference current APIs instead of relying on training data. Setup guide for Cursor, Claude Code, VS Code, and more.
The biggest security threats to MCP servers and agents in 2026: tool poisoning attacks, prompt injection, rug pulls, and the OWASP MCP Top 10. Learn how to scan with mcp-scan and protect your setup.
Connect Claude to PostgreSQL with the official Postgres MCP server. Run natural language queries, explore schemas, and build an analytics agent. Includes Claude Desktop and Cursor setup, read-only SQL, and Next.js/Node.js agent patterns.
Learn how to add MCP servers to Claude Code CLI with the claude mcp add command. Covers all 3 scopes (local, project, user), transport types (HTTP, SSE, stdio), best servers for 2026, and practical examples.
ChatGPT now supports MCP servers. Learn how to connect MCP servers to ChatGPT via the OpenAI Agents SDK — hosted tools, Streamable HTTP, stdio, and ChatGPT Apps. Includes working Python examples.
What is Playwright MCP? Set up the official Microsoft Playwright MCP server for Claude and Cursor. Automate browsers with AI using accessibility snapshots—no vision models required. Generate tests, scrape data, fill forms.
Learn to build a Model Context Protocol server in Python using FastMCP. Step-by-step tutorial with tools, resources, Claude Desktop integration, and testing. From zero to a working MCP server in 15 minutes.
Auto-generate READMEs, API docs, and code summaries with AI. Use GitHub MCP and Filesystem MCP to read repos and source files, then produce documentation. Perfect for keeping docs in sync with code.
Summarize support tickets and conversations with AI. Use Intercom MCP and Zendesk MCP to pull recent tickets, generate daily digests, and highlight urgent issues. Perfect for support leads and CX teams.
Automate file sorting and organization with AI. Use Filesystem MCP and Google Drive MCP to sort downloads, organize folders, and keep your files tidy using natural language. No manual drag-and-drop.
The definitive awesome MCP servers list with 60+ curated servers updated for 2026. Discover the best Model Context Protocol servers for Claude, Cursor, and AI development — including new MCP Apps launch partners: Salesforce, Amplitude, Asana, Box, Clay, Hex, plus Supabase, GitHub, Stripe, Notion, Figma, and more.
Learn how to use AWS MCP servers to connect Claude and Cursor to Amazon Web Services. Setup guides for S3, Lambda, EC2, DynamoDB, and more AWS services.
Learn about remote MCP servers and how to test them online without local installation. Discover public MCP servers you can connect to instantly from your browser.
Step-by-step guide to building an automated AI code reviewer that analyzes GitHub pull requests, suggests improvements, and posts comments. Uses GitHub MCP + Claude.
Learn to build an AI assistant that converts natural language questions into SQL queries. Query databases using plain English with Supabase MCP and Claude. No SQL knowledge required.
Stop manually creating Jira tickets after meetings. Learn to automatically extract action items from Notion meeting notes and create Jira tasks using AI. Save hours every week.
Step-by-step guide to configure MCP servers in Claude Desktop. Learn the exact config file location, JSON format, and how to connect popular servers like Supabase, GitHub, and Playwright.
Complete guide to setting up MCP servers in Cursor. Learn how to connect Claude to external tools, databases, and APIs directly from your IDE.
Curated list of the most useful MCP servers for developers. Includes GitHub, Supabase, Playwright, Notion, Slack, and more with setup instructions.
Learn how MCP discovery works and why it matters. This guide explains how clients discover tools, what happens during initialization, and common mistakes to avoid when building MCP servers.
Learn how to wrap existing REST APIs as MCP tools so AI clients can safely and reliably call them. This guide shows you how to create a thin, safe layer between AI and your APIs using Node.js + MCP.
Learn how to build a basic MCP server using Node.js, step by step. This guide shows you how to create a clean, typed API for AI with validated inputs and predictable JSON output.
Learn how to publish your MCP server to the official MCP Registry so others can discover and use it. Includes testing tips and best practices for a smooth submission process.
Once you give an LLM access to tools, files, or APIs through MCP, things get real very quickly. Here are practical approaches we learned by trial, error, and occasionally mild panic.
A simple guide for ensuring security, reliability, and correct behavior. Learn how QA teams can effectively test MCP servers before they ship to production.
Are MCP servers secure? Learn MCP server security best practices, risks, and how to protect your systems. Complete guide to securing Model Context Protocol servers.
Most LLM apps hit the same wall quickly: they need fresh context and the ability to call real systems, without piles of custom glue code. That is exactly what the Model Context Protocol gives you.