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In this video, I'm going to show youhow to build a custom MCP server in Python and connect that to an AI agent. This is going to be very beginner friendly, but it's going to illustrate what MCP server actually is and how you make your own, and how you can extend this to do some really cool stuff.

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🎞 Video Resources 🎞
Python MCP Server SDK: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/python-sdk?tab=readme-ov-file
Install UV: https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/#installation-methods
Claude Desktop Download: https://claude.ai/download
Code in this Video: https://github.com/techwithtim/PythonMCPServer
MCP Server Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L94WBLL0KjY

⏳ Timestamps ⏳
00:00 | Introduction to MCPs
01:41 | Setup/Install
04:09 | Basic MCP Example
04:59 | Installing in Claude Desktop
07:25 | Common Claude MCP Issues & Fixes
10:28 | Advanced MCP Server Demo

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Learn to build a custom MCP server in Python and connect it to an AI agent. The tutorial walks through the process step-by-step, from installing necessary packages like UV to setting up the MCP Python SDK. The guide provides clear instructions on making tools and resources accessible to AI agents, including writing, reading, and summarizing notes with code examples. Additionally covers debugging, integrating with Claude desktop, and highlights the versatility of MCP servers.

Build Anything With a CUSTOM MCP Server - Python Tutorial