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Getting Started
Getting Started
New to MCP? Start here. Fundamentals, tutorials, and common mistakes to avoid.
MCP for Beginners: What Is the Model Context Protocol?
Jargon-free introduction to MCP. Servers, clients, tools, resources — and how a tool call works end-to-end.
BeginnerFundamentals
Your First Secure MCP Server: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Hands-on tutorial with Python/FastMCP. Security baked in from line 1: input validation, auth, logging.
TutorialPython
5 Critical MCP Security Mistakes Every New Developer Makes
Trusting tool output, no input validation, hardcoded secrets, no sandbox, no logging. Examples and fixes.
BeginnerQuick Read
"Is This MCP Tool Safe?" A Developer's Risk Assessment Guide
Simple framework for evaluating any MCP server before installing it. Decision tree format.
BeginnerChecklist