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AI Agent Playbooks

Python, MCP servers, and no-code paths. Ship a working agent this weekend; charge $3K–$5K for an MCP server build.

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tutorial 9 min read

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.

from: Model Context Protocol: The Builder's Playbook

analysis 8 min read

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.

from: Model Context Protocol: The Builder's Playbook

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

tutorial 8 min read

Build a 3-Agent Team That Does Your Research

Build a 3-agent team (researcher, writer, reviewer) with feedback loops in LangGraph and CrewAI. Costs $0.05/run and beats single-agent output quality.

from: Build AI Agents

tutorial 7 min read

Deploy Your AI Agent to a Live URL in 30 Minutes

Take your Python AI agent from localhost to a public URL using FastAPI and Railway. Free tier hosting plus rate limiting and API key security included.

from: Build AI Agents

analysis 7 min read

LangChain vs CrewAI vs AutoGen — One Clear Winner

Honest comparison of LangChain, CrewAI, AutoGen, and n8n from someone who built with all four. Includes a 5-question decision framework to stop second-guessing.

from: Build AI Agents

how-to 7 min read

Price and Sell AI Agents — Real Numbers, Real Clients

Pricing framework with three tiers, client acquisition playbook, and copy-paste service proposal template for selling AI agent services as a freelancer.

from: Build AI Agents