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 & Protocol Specification
CoreTechnical specification of JSON-RPC 2.0 stdio message streaming, tools, resources, and protocol primitives.
Multi-Client MCP Server Installation & Setup Matrix
QuickstartStep-by-step master setup matrix for Claude Desktop, Cursor IDE, VS Code (Cline/Roo), Windsurf, and Zed Editor.
Client Setup
Native client configurations for Claude Desktop & Cursor
Claude Desktop MCP Configuration, Environment Secrets & Troubleshooting
PopularConfiguring claude_desktop_config.json, fixing GUI PATH inheritance, passing secrets, and diagnosing STDIO crashes.
Cursor IDE MCP Integration, Workspace Rules & Agent Composer Guide
PopularSetting up .cursor/mcp.json workspace rules, environment variables, 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 & 3.1 REST API translation generates Model Context Protocol JSON-RPC servers.
MCP Tool Parameter Schemas & JSON Type Mapping Reference
ReferenceJSON Schema parameter constraints, complex nested validation, union types (anyOf/oneOf), and type coercion.
DevOps & Security
Container deployment and security best practices
Containerized MCP Deployment & Hardening Guide with Docker
DockerPackaging and hardening sandboxed MCP tools inside Docker containers with multi-stage builds and zero host dependencies.
MCP Security Best Practices, Sandboxing & Secret Management Guide
SecurityCredential isolation, prompt injection defense, read-only database roles, container sandboxing, and stdio auditing.
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