920: How to Build MCP Servers

Wes and Scott talk about how developers can expose powerful tools to AI using the Model Context Protocol. They discuss tool calling, remote MCP specs, authentication, and real-world use cases that make AI more capable through smarter integrations.

Show Notes



00:00 Welcome to Syntax!


01:36 What is MCP?


07:23 MCP tools


11:33 MCP resources


13:43 Saving reusable prompts


16:18 Creating and validating MCP tools


18:31 Brought to you by Sentry.io



18:31 Tool calling vs MCP servers


21:28 Remote vs local MCP servers

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26:24 Useful MCP servers

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32:48 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs


Sick Picks


Scott: Mario Kart World


Wes: anyloop Kid’s Watch



Shameless Plugs


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