MCP

Model Context Protocol – Specification

Latest MCP spec: versioning, architecture, server/client docs, SDKs.

Overview

The complete Model Context Protocol specification providing detailed technical documentation for implementing MCP clients and servers. The specification covers versioning, architecture, transport protocols, authorization, and comprehensive API documentation for building AI assistant integrations.

Key Points

Complete technical specification for MCP implementation

Detailed API documentation for clients and servers

Transport protocol specifications and requirements

Authorization and security implementation guidelines

Versioning strategy and backward compatibility

SDK documentation and implementation examples

Prerequisites

Understanding of JSON-RPC 2.0 specification

Knowledge of client-server architecture patterns

Familiarity with AI assistant integration concepts

Basic understanding of protocol design principles

Step-by-Step Guide

1Review the specification overview and architecture

2Study the base protocol and message formats

3Implement client or server according to your needs

4Follow the authorization and security guidelines

5Test your implementation against the specification

6Use provided SDKs and examples for reference