# MCP Projects at AI Tinkerers

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MCP is the open-source standard for securely connecting AI agents (like LLMs) to external tools, data, and enterprise workflows.

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) functions as a standardized integration layer: think of it as a USB-C port for AI applications. Developed and open-sourced by Anthropic, this protocol allows large language models (LLMs) to access real-time context and execute actions via external tools like GitHub, Jira, or proprietary databases . It uses a simple JSON-RPC interface to define tools, schemas, and endpoints, which enables AI agents to perform complex, state-changing tasks—such as creating a GitHub issue or running a test script—rather than just generating text . MCP is essential for building agentic AI systems that can autonomously pursue goals and operate within defined safety and permission boundaries .

- Official technology site: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/
- Public AI Tinkerers demos and talks: 129
- Result page: 6 of 6

## Recent Public Talks and Demos

### [How to Build Your Own MCP Server](https://boston.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_dZM0qZvtWyo)

Learn how to build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to extend AI functionality. In this demo, I’ll walk through creating an MCP server from scratch, testing and configuring it in Cursor. As a bonus we’ll setup Cursor rules to optimize tool selection.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Boston April Meetup - Open Source Innovations in AI — 2025-04-28 — Boston
- Public talk page: https://boston.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_dZM0qZvtWyo

### [Lessons learned building a Minecraft MCP server](https://boston.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_-132h6JrZK0)

I'm always getting whipped by my 10 year old son when we do "build battles" in Minecraft, so I thought, "What if I could just talk to the computer, and have it build me epic worlds in Minecraft?" Is it just a trick up my sleeve, or a sneaky way to get my tween into AI using Python? ;) And so armed only with open source tools, I attempted to vibe code an MCP server that would allow me to chat using natural language, and have stellar fortresses appear before my eyes in Minecraft. This was a journey fraught with false starts, twists and turns and serendipitous learnings and discoveries.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Boston April Meetup - Open Source Innovations in AI — 2025-04-28 — Boston
- Public talk page: https://boston.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_-132h6JrZK0

### [Building a Unified AI Interface: Live Demo of Dolphin MCP's Cross-Provider Tool Orchestration](https://quito.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_N6gp-pwJaUo)

This technical deep-dive demonstrates how Dolphin MCP enables seamless interaction with multiple LLM providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, LMStudio) through a unified Model Context Protocol (MCP) architecture. The presentation will feature: Live coding session showing how to build a modular AI application that connects to multiple model providers simultaneously Technical walkthrough of the MCP client implementation, exploring function calling, server discovery, and asynchronous tool execution Interactive demonstration of real-time tool orchestration across different LLM backends, with audience members suggesting queries Code dissection of key components including provider-specific implementations, showing how to handle the differences between OpenAI, Anthropic, Ollama, and LMStudio APIs Architecture analysis of the project's approach to separating concerns between providers, tools, and client interfaces I'll show concrete examples of how Dolphin MCP handles function calling across different providers that implement it differently, including explicit handling for: OpenAI's native function calling Anthropic's tool use format Ollama's function calling implementation LMStudio's unique approach The session will include debugging challenging edge cases in multi-provider environments and demonstrating how to build resilient systems that work even when providers return unexpected responses.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers - Quito Primer Meetup (Abril) — 2025-04-24 — Quito
- Public talk page: https://quito.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_N6gp-pwJaUo

### [Shopify Sidekick using MCP](https://toronto.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_8dkW9kKh3Vo)

Shopify’s Sidekick demo leveraging Anthropic’s latest Sonnet 3.7 model and MCP tools helping Merchants run their business

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Toronto - April 2025 Meetup at Shopify — 2025-04-24 — Toronto
- Public talk page: https://toronto.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_8dkW9kKh3Vo

### [Smithery - A platform for MCPs](https://sf.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_qiZMHYquhyQ)

I'm presenting Smithery, a platform for you to find, use, and deploy Model Context Protocol servers. For developers, we're similar to Vercel but made for MCPs. We'll demo how to build and deploy an MCP, what using an MCP through a client is like, and the concept of "high-order MCPs"

- Event context: AI Tinkerers - San Francisco - April Meetup - Sponsored by Comet and SignalFire — 2025-04-24 — San Francisco
- Public talk page: https://sf.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_qiZMHYquhyQ

### [Heurist MCP Demo](https://seattle.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_ssKm-0efdxE)

This presentation will demonstrate Heurist Mesh MCP, a powerful implementation of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) that connects AI assistants like Claude to specialized blockchain and web3 tools. I'll showcase how this integration provides AI models with secure, controlled access to cryptocurrency data analysis, token security auditing, social media intelligence, and on-chain interactions - all without exposing private API keys or compromising security. The demo will include practical examples of how developers can enhance their AI workflows with real-time blockchain context.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Seattle - March Meetup — 2025-03-28 — Seattle
- Public talk page: https://seattle.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_ssKm-0efdxE

### [agents.txt](https://dublin.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_X3vSJuK81Ss)

The MCP protocol paves the way for creating Business to Agent APIs. However, Agents currently have no straightforward method to locate these MCP endpoints. While many startups are developing a marketplace for MCP APIs, we advocate for an open approach that allows everyone to publish and be discovered without relying on third-party marketplaces.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Dublin (March) — 2025-03-26 — Dublin
- Public talk page: https://dublin.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_X3vSJuK81Ss

### [MCP – Future of agents](https://poland.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_C6g3B03x_qw)

i will explain how does the MCP protocol work and show case some of my coolest use cases https://x.com/Karmedge/status/1897392194572705988

- Event context: AI Tinkerers Poland #3 - Meetup in Warsaw (March) — 2025-03-20 — Poland
- Public talk page: https://poland.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_C6g3B03x_qw

### [Composio MCP: Closing the gap between tools and agents](https://bengaluru.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_gyzhU5D0stU)

A new addition to Composio - an MCP server that packages any number of tools and apps regardless of their MCP servers being available. Will show to how to use Composio MCP along with Cursor to build out features 10x faster. Along with that, will gloss over how we can convert any OpenAPI spec into an MCP server.

- Event context: AI Tinkerers - Bengaluru - March Meetup — 2025-03-04 — Bengaluru
- Public talk page: https://bengaluru.aitinkerers.org/talks/rsvp_gyzhU5D0stU

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