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Developer shares 10-minute guide to building an MCP server

A developer has outlined a straightforward process for creating a new MCP server in under 10 minutes, utilizing Node.js and the MCP SDK. The guide details scaffolding a TypeScript project with `npx create-mcp-server`, adding custom tools by modifying `src/index.ts`, and then building and running the server with `npm run build` and `npm start`. The author highlights that the MCP SDK manages the transport layer, simplifying development, and notes the importance of robust error handling to prevent connection failures. AI

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  1. dev.to — MCP tag TIER_1 English(EN) · GrahamduesCN ·

    How to build your first MCP server in 10 minutes

    <p>I built my first MCP server last week and it was way simpler than I expected. Here is exactly how, no fluff.</p> <h2> Prerequisites </h2> <ul> <li>Node.js 20+</li> <li>10 minutes</li> </ul> <h2> Step 1: Scaffold </h2> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highl…