MCP
2 articles in this category.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 min read
What Is an MCP Server? The Plug That Connects AI to Everything Else
An MCP server is a small program that exposes tools, data, or actions to AI assistants over the Model Context Protocol - the open standard Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor all speak. What it does, how it works, local vs remote, and how to run one.
Jul 21, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Host an MCP Server: Remote, Always-On, With a Real URL
A remote MCP server is just a long-running HTTP service - not a serverless function. What that means, why cold starts and sessions make serverless a poor fit, and how to deploy one to a persistent TLS URL your AI clients can reach.