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Building Agents with Model Context Protocol - Full Workshop with Mahesh Murag of Anthropic

by AI Engineer (Mahesh Murag, Anthropic)

All LevelsVideoFree~2 hours

Anthropic's deep-dive MCP workshop from AI Engineer.

Start LearningReviewed July 4, 2026

Overview

Recorded at the AI Engineer Summit and delivered by Mahesh Murag of Anthropic's Applied AI team, this popular full-length workshop covers building AI agents with the Model Context Protocol end to end. It starts from foundational concepts (what MCP is and how it works) and progresses to hands-on building techniques and how MCP relates to agent development, showing how to create more capable, context-aware AI systems by standardizing how they interact with external tools and data. It frames MCP as a universal, open standard that replaces fragmented integrations with a single protocol, and closes with the future roadmap and upcoming developments in the protocol, making it one of the most-referenced video introductions to building with MCP.

At a Glance

Topic
MCP
Level
All Levels
Format
Video
Cost
Free
Duration
~2 hours
Provider
AI Engineer (Mahesh Murag, Anthropic)
Hands-on
Yes — code/exercises
Certificate
None

What You’ll Learn

  • MCP fundamentals and how the protocol works
  • Hands-on techniques for building agents with MCP
  • How MCP enables more capable, context-aware agents
  • The MCP roadmap and where the protocol is heading

Highlights

  • Delivered by Anthropic's Applied AI team
  • In-depth, full-workshop format
  • Widely referenced across the MCP community

Who It’s For

Best For

  • Engineers wanting an authoritative video deep dive
  • Developers building agents on top of MCP

Prerequisites

  • Familiarity with LLMs and agent concepts
  • Some programming experience

FAQ

What is Building Agents with Model Context Protocol - Full Workshop with Mahesh Murag of Anthropic?

A full-length AI Engineer workshop led by Mahesh Murag of Anthropic's Applied AI team, covering MCP from fundamentals to building agents and the protocol's roadmap. For engineers who want an authoritative, in-depth video walkthrough.

Is Building Agents with Model Context Protocol - Full Workshop with Mahesh Murag of Anthropic free?

Building Agents with Model Context Protocol - Full Workshop with Mahesh Murag of Anthropic is free to access.

What level is Building Agents with Model Context Protocol - Full Workshop with Mahesh Murag of Anthropic for?

Building Agents with Model Context Protocol - Full Workshop with Mahesh Murag of Anthropic is aimed at a all levels audience. Recommended background: Familiarity with LLMs and agent concepts, Some programming experience.

How long does Building Agents with Model Context Protocol - Full Workshop with Mahesh Murag of Anthropic take?

Expect roughly ~2 hours. Most learners work through it at their own pace.

What will I learn from Building Agents with Model Context Protocol - Full Workshop with Mahesh Murag of Anthropic?

You'll learn: MCP fundamentals and how the protocol works; Hands-on techniques for building agents with MCP; How MCP enables more capable, context-aware agents; The MCP roadmap and where the protocol is heading.

Topics

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