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MCP…. So What’s That All About? | Issue #57

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hey there,

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Heard of MCP? It stands for Model Context Protocol: an open standard that lets AI models like Claude or ChatGPT connect to real tools and data.

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In my latest video, I explain what MCP actually is, and show a working example where Claude can search YouTube videos using MCP.

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In the video you’ll learn:

  • Why AI models can’t just call your API
  • How MCP bridges that gap
  • Two ways to structure your MCP integration

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Happy coding!

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Cheers,

Arjan

# News

Upcoming Python Documentary

CultRepo (formerly Honeypot) has announced a documentary covering Python's slow-and-steady rise, how it evolved over the years and how the language has impacted basically everything. It includes interviews with Guido van Rossum, Travis Oliphant, Barry Warsaw, and more.

The documentary is expected to launch later this year. I'm very much looking forward to it and I'll likely post a video about it myself on my YouTube-channel to share my thoughts. You can watch the trailer here.

# Community

PyCrucible: Run Python Apps Instantly — No Setup Needed

One of the members of my Discord server is working on a new open-source tool: PyCrucible. It's built in Rust and powered by UV, it creates a single cross-platform binary that:

  • Bundles your Python app and dependencies
  • Auto-downloads the correct Python interpreter via UV
  • Extracts and runs with no user setup required

It's really cool and I highly recommend you check it out (repo here).

👉 Join the community now to read the discussion about the tool and share your thoughts.

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