Install Python & uv
Get a clean Python project with the uv package manager.
A Clean Start
Before you build any MCP server, you need a tidy Python project. A clean start means fewer surprises and fewer broken installs later. Let's set the foundation. 🧱
Why a Version Matters
The MCP Python SDK needs a modern interpreter, so you want Python 3.10 or newer. Older versions miss the typing features the SDK relies on.
All lessons in this course
- Install Python & uv
- Add the MCP Python SDK
- Meet the mcp CLI
- Project Layout for a Server