Model Context Protocol Guides & Architecture
Master the Model Context Protocol ecosystem. From foundational JSON-RPC 2.0 specs to production client setups in Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE, Docker, and enterprise secret isolation.
Getting Started
Core protocol concepts and quickstart setup matrices
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Architectural Overview
CoreDeep dive into JSON-RPC 2.0 stdio message streaming, tools, resources, and protocol primitives.
Multi-Client MCP Server Installation & Setup Guide
QuickstartStep-by-step master setup matrix for Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE, VS Code, and Zed Editor.
Client Setup
Native client configurations for Claude Desktop & Cursor
Claude Desktop MCP Configuration & Debugging Guide
PopularConfiguring claude_desktop_config.json, passing environment secrets, and diagnosing STDIO crashes.
Cursor IDE MCP Integration & Workspace Rules Guide
PopularSetting up .cursor/mcp.json workspace rules and invoking MCP tools in Agent Composer loops.
Architecture & Tooling
OpenAPI translation pipelines and parameter schemas
OpenAPI to MCP Conversion Architecture Specification
EngineHow automated OpenAPI 3.0 REST API translation generates Model Context Protocol JSON-RPC servers.
MCP Tool Parameter Schemas & JSON Type Mapping
JSON Schema parameter constraints, query/path parameters, and type validators.
DevOps & Security
Containerization, sandboxing, and secret isolation
Containerized MCP Deployment Guide with Docker
DockerPackaging and hardening sandboxed MCP tools inside Docker containers with zero host dependencies.
MCP Security Best Practices & Secret Management Guide
SecurityCredential isolation, prompt injection defense, read-only database configuration, and stdio auditing.
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