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Intro to MCP Servers

Learn how to use Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to extend your LLM’s capabilities with hands-on examples.

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    Beginner

  • Time to complete

    Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary
     
    1 hour

  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is changing how we work with large language models. In this course, you’ll learn what MCP is and how MCP servers extend your AI assistant’s capabilities beyond its base functionality. Through practical examples, you’ll discover how the Model Context Protocol connects chatbots to external data sources and tools. By the end, you’ll understand how to use MCP servers in tools like Claude Desktop to get more from your AI conversations.

Skills you'll gain

  • Understand Model Context Protocol basics

  • Install MCP servers in Claude Desktop

  • Use AI assistants with external tools

  • Enhance chatbot capabilities with MCP

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Joe Holmes
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Joe Holmes is a Curriculum Developer in AI/ML for Codecademy.
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