Building a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Discord

The article by Nolan Sullivan provides a comprehensive guide on building a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Discord, aimed at facilitating interactions between large language models (LLMs) and external applications. The MCP is an open protocol by Anthropic designed to standardize the way LLMs receive context about other applications and user data, enhancing their ability to perform tasks such as summarizing emails or interacting with Discord bots. The guide takes readers through creating an MCP server that enables the Claude desktop app to send messages, read messages, and add reactions through a Discord bot, leveraging the Discord API. It covers prerequisites like Python and Discord configurations, step-by-step instructions for setting up the server, and tips for avoiding common issues. The article concludes by highlighting the potential of MCP to become a universal standard for AI integrations, akin to USB-C, as more MCP servers are developed and deployed.