Talk Nerdy to Me: Building an MCP Server with Node.js

As AI agents expand, scaling their ability to interact with external systems becomes essential. Enter the Model Context Protocol (MCP), a powerful design pattern that connects AI reasoning models with real-world tools. In this session, you’ll learn how to build an MCP server in Node.js that allows AI clients to query and interact with MySQL. We’ll explore the architecture, offer integration tips, and share lessons learned along the way.