Build an MCP server with Laravel (and use it to publish this post) (thunk.dev)

A new tutorial introduces Laravel developers to building Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers, previously dominated by Python and TypeScript resources. The official `laravel/mcp` package allows developers to create MCP servers that seamlessly expose application functionalities to AI assistants like Claude. This shift is significant for the AI/ML community as it democratizes access to AI tools, enabling Laravel applications to directly interact with AI without complex API setups or authentication tokens. The tutorial details a simple implementation of a blog management MCP server featuring five tools: ListPosts, GetPost, CreatePost, UpdatePost, and PublishPost. Each tool is designed to handle specific actions like creating and publishing posts while adhering to validation protocols to ensure safe interactions. This approach not only enhances the capabilities of Laravel applications but also allows for structured, AI-driven interactions with automatic validation and clear schemas for input handling. By enabling developers to integrate AI functionality directly into their applications, the MCP protocol promises to unlock new efficiencies and possibilities in content management and beyond.