Build a MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server in Node.js

Model Context Protocol (MCP) introduces a structured approach to LLM context management that addresses limitations in traditional prompting methods. In this workshop, you'll learn about the Model Context Protocol, its architecture, and how to build and use an MCP server with Node.js

Table of Contents

• What Is the Model Context Protocol?
• Building an MCP with the Official TypeScript SDK in Node.js
• Deploying the MCP to the Cloud (Heroku)
• Integrating the MCP with Your Favorite AI Tool
• Security Considerations

Prerequisites

• Node.js LTS (> v20)
  • You can install it using:
    • Official Binaries
    • nvm
    • Volta (Recommended)
• Git / GitHub
• Google Chrome or Chromium
• Heroku Account
  • Heroku CLI
• Your favorite IDE or Text Editor (VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)