mcp-for-beginners and artic-mcp

About mcp-for-beginners

microsoft/mcp-for-beginners

This open-source curriculum introduces the fundamentals of Model Context Protocol (MCP) through real-world, cross-language examples in .NET, Java, TypeScript, JavaScript, Rust and Python. Designed for developers, it focuses on practical techniques for building modular, scalable, and secure AI workflows from session setup to service orchestration.

The curriculum covers foundational MCP concepts like resource definitions, tool invocation patterns, and prompt templates across real-world server implementations. It emphasizes hands-on learning with code-along examples that demonstrate client-server communication via JSON-RPC over stdio transport, progressing from basic protocol mechanics to advanced patterns like dynamic resource discovery and error handling. The material aligns with the MCP specification (2025-11-25) and integrates with AI platforms like Claude, providing practical guidance on connecting MCP servers to LLM applications for tool use and context management.

About artic-mcp

mikechao/artic-mcp

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Art Institute of Chicago Collection through natural language interactions. This server allows AI models to search the Art Institute of Chicago Collection and have art works available as a Resource.