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Master MCP with Practical Guides

From foundational theory to production-ready deployments. Learn how to integrate Model Context Protocol into your DevOps, database, and infrastructure workflows.

Research · 28 min

The Composable AI Agent

Deep Theory & Production Architecture

A definitive whitepaper on Model Context Protocol. Covers the emerging standard transforming isolated LLMs into production-grade AI agents, security patterns, and real-world use cases.

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Intermediate · 12 min

MCP for DevOps

GitHub Actions, PagerDuty, Splunk Integration

Build a production DevOps stack with MCP. Connect GitHub Actions for CI/CD, PagerDuty for incident management, and Splunk for observability—all orchestrated through Claude.

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Intermediate · 14 min

Database Workflows

PostgreSQL, Supabase, Prisma Stack

Master database integration with MCP. Learn how to query PostgreSQL, manage schemas with Prisma, and leverage Supabase's real-time capabilities—all from Claude.

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Advanced · 16 min

MCP Server Hosting

Self‑Hosted vs Cloud Deployment

Deploy MCP servers for production. Compare self-hosted (Docker, Kubernetes), cloud platforms (Railway, Fly.io), and serverless options. Includes cost analysis and security considerations.

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Industry · 8 min

The State of MCP in 2026

Marketplace, Adoption, and the Quality Crisis

Where the Model Context Protocol stands in 2026. 10,000+ servers, millions of MCP-using developers, and a quality crisis reshaping how marketplaces compete.

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Security · 9 min

How to Choose a Secure MCP Server

Practical 8-Point Checklist

A senior engineer's checklist for evaluating MCP server safety. Credential handling, scope, network egress, dependency audit, and what to look for before installing.

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Comparison · 7 min

CuratedMCP vs Smithery

An Honest Comparison

Volume vs. curation. We tell you when each marketplace is the right answer — including when Smithery wins.

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Architecture · 8 min

MCP vs. Function Calling

When to Use Each

They look similar. They aren't. Decision framework for choosing between MCP and OpenAI-style function calling — with concrete examples and trade-offs.

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Pricing · 7 min

The Hidden Costs of Free MCP Servers

Free isn't free

Time, security, and reliability costs that don't show up on the price tag. Concrete math on when paid MCPs are cheaper than free ones.

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Tutorial · 12 min

Building Your First MCP Server

60-Minute TypeScript Tutorial

Build, test, and publish a production-grade MCP server in under an hour. Full source, error handling, and certification submission walkthrough.

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