Mastering MCP Servers: The Ultimate Guide to Building Context-Aware AI Systems with Model Context Protocol

By CAMILA JONES

Mastering MCP Servers The Ultimate Guide to Building Context-Aware AI Systems with Model Context Protocol Unlock the power of context-aware AI by mastering the Model Context Protocol (MCP)--the JSON-RPC-based standard that's redefining how intelligent systems integrate tools, services, and data. Whether you're an AI engineer, DevOps specialist, or architect, this end-to-end guide delivers the deep technical know-how and real-world examples you need to design, deploy, and scale robust AI workflows. Inside this book, you'll discover: Core Concepts & Architecture Learn MCP fundamentals: JSON-RPC envelopes, rich context propagation, and the tool manifest that makes discovery and integration seamless. Building Context-Aware Pipelines Hands-on tutorials for crafting dynamic AI workflows--batch calls, streaming adapters, and branching logic--all powered by MCP's unified interface. Industry Case Studies See MCP in action across finance, healthcare, e-commerce, robotics, and smart cities, with code samples that connect market data, EHR systems, IoT sensors, and more. Scaling & Deployment Best practices for containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud rollouts (AWS, GCP, Azure), CI/CD pipelines, load balancing, and auto-scaling to achieve high availability. Security & Maintenance Enforce JSON-Schema validation, OAuth2/JWT or mTLS authentication, rate-limiting, and real-time monitoring--plus scheduled patching, backups, and chaos-engineering drills. Troubleshooting & Q&A A comprehensive guide to diagnose connectivity errors, streaming disconnects, schema drift, and performance bottlenecks, with review questions to cement your understanding. Future Trends & Community Explore cutting-edge topics--LLM-driven workflow synthesis, edge-native runtimes, federated context sharing--and learn how to contribute adapters, plugins, and enhancements. With clear explanations, complete code listings, and downloadable templates, Mastering MCP Servers empowers you to build AI systems that are modular, auditable, and resilient. Dive in and transform your next project into a context-aware powerhouse.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F6DV55B4
• ISBN13: 9798281340663
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 474 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.2" x 1.3" x 8.5"