Learn to build a command-line MCP (Model Context Protocol) client in Python that connects to MCP servers via stdio transport, discovers their capabilities (tools, prompts, resources), and enables AI-powered chat sessions using OpenAI's API. The tutorial covers project setup with uv, asynchronous client implementation using the MCP Python SDK, CLI creation with argparse, capability discovery methods, and integration of tool responses into chat conversations.
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PrerequisitesStep 1: Set Up the Project and the EnvironmentStep 2: Write a Minimal MCP Client With the Python SDKStep 3: Discover Server Tools, Prompts, and ResourcesStep 4: Add an AI-Powered ChatConclusionNext StepsFrequently Asked QuestionsSort: