Learn to build a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server in Python using the FastMCP framework that extends LLM capabilities with custom document parsing tools. The guide covers implementing tools, resources, and prompts for reading various file formats, packaging the application as a Python package, and automating deployment to PyPI using CircleCI with the uv package manager. Includes complete code examples, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipeline configuration for automated publishing.
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This tutorial covers:PrerequisitesSetting up the development environmentBuilding the MCP Server with FastMCPTesting the MCP ServerPackaging the Python projectPublishing your package to PyPIAutomating Python package publishing with CircleCI and uvPublishing to PyPIVerifying the deploymentConclusionSort: