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Updates and posts from mcpchannel.ai.
Turn Any REST API Into MCP Tools: The OpenAPI to MCP Guide (TypeScript + Python)
Every REST endpoint in your OpenAPI spec becomes a callable MCP tool — no SDK, no rewriting. A step-by-step guide with TypeScript and Python examples, plus how to wire the resulting tools into Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VSCode.
June 4, 2026
MCP Tools vs Claude Skills vs Function Calling: When to Use Each
A side-by-side comparison of MCP tools, Claude Skills, and traditional function calling — with TypeScript and Python code, plus clear guidance on which one to reach for.
June 3, 2026
Build Your First MCP Server (TypeScript or Python): A Step-by-Step Tutorial
A practical, working tutorial: scaffold an MCP server in TypeScript or Python with the official SDK, expose two tools, run it over stdio and HTTP, plug it into Claude Desktop / Cursor / VSCode, and list it on mcpchannel.ai.
June 2, 2026
What Is MCP? The Model Context Protocol Explained (TypeScript + Python)
A practical introduction to the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — what it is, how it differs from function calling, and the minimum TypeScript and Python code to talk to an MCP server. Plus how to wire MCPs into Claude Desktop, Cursor, and VSCode.
June 1, 2026
The Rise of AI CLI Tools: Claude Code, Aider, and Beyond
AI-powered CLI tools are changing how developers write code from the terminal. Here's a guide to the best ones.
May 27, 2026
Skills vs MCP Servers: What's the Difference?
AI skills and MCP servers both extend what your assistant can do — but they work differently. Here's how to choose.
May 25, 2026
Top 10 MCP Servers Every Developer Should Try in 2025
Our curated list of the most useful MCP servers — from filesystem access to web search, databases, and more.
May 23, 2026
What Is the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Why It Matters
A primer on the Model Context Protocol — the open standard that lets AI assistants call external tools, read data, and take action across any app.
May 21, 2026