MCP Servers Hands-on Workshop: Develop Your Own MCP Server!

You've learned to use MCP servers. Now it's time to build your own!

In our previous workshop, you connected your AI to GitHub, Context7, and SQLite. You saw the power of giving your AI access to external tools. But what if you need something custom? What if you want your AI to interact with YOUR specific tools, APIs, or workflows?

That's exactly what we'll do together. In this live coding session, we'll:

• Demystify the MCP protocol
• Design a custom MCP server based on attendee ideas
• Implement it from scratch, line by line
• Test it with real AI assistants
• Deploy it for immediate use

This isn't a theory session - we're building something real, together.

📅 Event Details

📆 Date: Thursday, July 10th 2025

⏰ Time: 4PM CEST (GMT+2) time in you timezone

📍 Where: Live on YouTube

⏱️ Duration: 2 hours of interactive learning

💸 Cost: FREE

🎁 Bonus: $100 in sponsored AI credits

👥 Format: Live Instructor-led Hands-on Workshop + Q&A throughout

🎯 What You'll Learn

MCP Protocol Deep Dive

• How MCP servers actually work under the hood
• Request/response lifecycle
• Authentication and security considerations
• Error handling and edge cases

Hands-On Development

• Project setup and structure
• Implementing MCP server methods
• Handling tool calls from AI
• Testing with real AI assistants
• Debugging common issues

Real-World Implementation

• Best practices for production MCP servers
• Performance considerations
• Deployment strategies
• Integration with existing tools

💰 Vibe Engineering Thursday Perks

Every attendee receives $100 in AI credits to:

• Test the MCP server we build together
• Experiment with your own implementations
• Continue learning after the workshop
• Build and deploy your custom servers

The credits expire in few days after the workshop, so don't stash them, use them all!

👥 Who Should Attend

Perfect For:

• Developers who completed our first MCP workshop
• Anyone using MCP servers who wants more control
• Developers with API or backend experience
• Teams needing custom AI integrations
• Curious minds who learn by building

Prerequisites:

• Basic programming knowledge (any language)
• Familiarity with MCP servers (or watch our first workshop)
• VS Code or preferred VS Code-compatible editor ready
• Enthusiasm for live coding!

Languages/Stack:

• We'll use TypeScript/JavaScript for accessibility
• Concepts apply to any language, bring your own!

✨ What Makes This Workshop Special

🎭 Truly Interactive

This isn't a pre-recorded tutorial. We design and implement the MCP server's functionality live, with audience input. Your ideas shape what we build!

👀 See Every Line

Watch as we code from blank file to working server. Every decision explained, every error debugged together. No magic, no hidden steps.

🚀 Immediate Results

By the end, you'll test the server we built with your actual AI assistant. See your code come to life in real-time!

🎁 What You'll Have After

✅ Complete understanding of MCP protocol✅ Working MCP server code (with your contributions!)✅ Ability to build your own custom servers✅ $100 credits to keep experimenting✅ Recording of the entire build process✅ Community of fellow MCP developers

🗓️ Complete Your MCP Journey

1. Workshop #1: Introduction to AI-Assisted Coding ✅
2. Workshop #2: MCP Servers Intro (July 3rd) 📍
3. Workshop #3: Build Your Own MCP Server (This one!) 🎯
4. Future: What should we build next? You decide!

Let's build something amazing together: 🚀 SAVE YOUR SPOT!

Questions? Drop them in our Discord or email aleks@kilocode.ai!