AI Agent Systems Playbooks.

The MCP server you sell for $3K-$5K, the agent team where a lead assigns bounded work to cheaper models, and the overnight fleet that survives a hard kill. Shared queues, claim leases, cost governors, and the ledger that makes five agents safe on one repo.

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How to Build Your First MCP Server in Python

Build your first MCP server in Python from scratch. Start with a 20-line hello world, then add database and GitHub tools using the modular server pattern.

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How to Price and Sell MCP Server Projects

Three pricing tiers for MCP freelance projects at $1K, $3K, and $5K per engagement. Scope templates, discovery call scripts, and where to find clients.

from: Model Context Protocol: The Builder's Playbook

tutorial 10 min read

How to Build a Multi-Agent MCP Pipeline in Python

Chain three MCP servers into one automation pipeline with a Python coordinator script. Includes token cost controls, error recovery, and cron scheduling.

from: Model Context Protocol: The Builder's Playbook

how-to 10 min read

How to Connect MCP to PostgreSQL, GitHub, and Slack

Build one MCP server wired to PostgreSQL, GitHub, and Slack with a modular Python architecture. Includes SQL safety, typed error handling, and rate limits.

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reference 9 min read

How to Debug MCP Servers (10 Common Bugs Fixed)

Fix the 10 most common MCP server bugs with tested code patches, plus a 7-step production debug checklist. Real solutions from shipping 30+ MCP servers.

from: Model Context Protocol: The Builder's Playbook

The series, in order

Read them in this order. Each one assumes the one before it.

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