A hands-on guide to building custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers for Claude Code using TypeScript and the official MCP SDK. Covers the full workflow: scaffolding a Node.js/TypeScript project, implementing the three core MCP primitives (tools, resources, and prompt templates), configuring Claude Code via `.mcp.json`, and
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How to Build an MCP Server for Claude CodeTable of ContentsWhat MCP Actually Is (and Why It Matters for Claude Code)Setting Up the ProjectBuilding the MCP Server: Core ImplementationRegistering and Testing with Claude CodeReal-World Patterns and Advanced TechniquesDebugging and Common PitfallsContext Is the MultiplierSort: