Document & Publish the Server
Write a README and share it for others to install.
Document & Publish the Server is a free MCP Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 4 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the MCP Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
Make It Easy to Adopt
A great server nobody can install helps no one. The final step is to document and publish so others can run it in minutes. 📦
Start the README
Open with a one-line summary of what your server does. A reader should know in seconds whether it solves their problem and is worth setting up.
List the Capabilities
Write down every tool, resource, and prompt with a short purpose each. This list is the menu users scan to see exactly what they can do.
Show Install Steps
Give copy-paste install commands. Listing the exact steps to fetch dependencies removes the guesswork that stops people from ever trying it.
# Clone and install
# git clone <your-repo>
# cd notes-mcp
# uv syncDocument Configuration
Explain any environment variables your server reads, like a database path or API key. Clear config docs prevent the most common setup failures.
Show the Client Config
Include the exact JSON block users paste into Claude Desktop. Giving the ready config means they connect on the first try, not the fifth.
{
"mcpServers": {
"notes": { "command": "uv", "args": ["run", "server.py"] }
}
}Add a Usage Example
Show one realistic example: a prompt the user types and what the server returns. A concrete demo sells the value faster than any feature list.
Pin Your Version
Record a clear version number so users know what they are installing. Versioning lets you ship changes later without breaking existing setups.
State the License
Add a license file so others know they are allowed to use and share your work. Without one, many teams will not touch the project at all.
Push to a Repository
Publish the code to a public repository like GitHub. A shareable link is what turns your local project into something the community can find.
# git init
# git add .
# git commit -m "Initial MCP server"
# git pushSubmit to a Registry
Finally, list your server in an MCP registry so clients can discover and install it. Being in the catalog is how strangers find your work.
Quick Check
Let us confirm what belongs in your README.
Recap
You wrote a clear README, gave install and config steps, licensed it, and published to a registry. Your capstone MCP server is ready to share. 🎉
Frequently asked questions
Is the “Document & Publish the Server” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Document & Publish the Server” is free to read here on the web, and the MCP Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the MCP Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “Document & Publish the Server”?
Write a README and share it for others to install. You practise MCP Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start MCP Academy?
No prior experience is required. MCP Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 4 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “Document & Publish the Server” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this MCP Academy lesson?
Yes. Every MCP Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- Scope the Project & Tools
- Implement Tools, Resources & Prompts
- Test, Inspect & Harden
- Document & Publish the Server