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Installing MCP servers globally vs locally: which approach to choose

Choose between global and local MCP server installations based on your project needs and workflow.

How to fork and customize an open-source MCP server

Fork and customize existing MCP servers to add new tools, resources, and functionality for your needs.

Configuring MCP installations for production deployments

Configure MCP servers for production with security, monitoring, and deployment best practices.

Building a StreamableHTTP MCP server

Deploy scalable MCP servers using StreamableHTTP for cloud environments and remote access.

Building a stdio MCP server

Build MCP servers with stdio transport for local CLI tools and subprocess communication.

Building an MCP server in TypeScript

Build type-safe MCP servers using TypeScript with full SDK support and production best practices.

Building an MCP server in Rust

Create memory-safe MCP servers in Rust with exceptional performance and type safety guarantees.

Building an MCP server in Go

Learn how to build high-performance MCP servers using Go with concurrency and production-ready patterns.

Building an MCP server in Python using FastMCP

Build production-ready MCP servers in Python using the FastMCP framework with automatic tool handling.