mcp-for-beginners

What it does

Microsoft's open-source curriculum introducing Model Context Protocol (MCP) fundamentals. Step-by-step lessons with cross-language examples in TypeScript, Python, Java, and C#.

How to set up

• Clone: git clone https://github.com/microsoft/mcp-for-beginners
• Follow the numbered lesson folders (01-basics, 02-tools, etc.)
• Run examples in your preferred language
• Build your own MCP server following the templates

Key features

• Structured curriculum from basics to advanced
• Multi-language examples (TypeScript, Python, Java, C#)
• Hands-on exercises and projects
• Official Microsoft educational resource