MCP Server Tutorial | Build your first MCP Server with TypeScript SDK

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized way to connect AI applications with external data sources. Developed by Anthropic, MCP works like a universal connector that allows AI models to access structured context from databases, APIs, calendars, and files through custom-built servers. The tutorial demonstrates building an MCP server using TypeScript that integrates Google Calendar with AI assistants like Claude or Cursor, enabling natural language queries about meetings and schedules. MCP servers communicate via standard input/output and can be reused across different AI applications, creating new opportunities for developers to build AI-enabling infrastructure.