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MCP Server Design: How to Build Tools Agents Can Use Safely
An MCP server is a capability boundary. Good design keeps tools narrow, explicit, validated, and easy to audit.
Kirtesh Admute·3 days ago·6 min read
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An MCP server is a capability boundary. Good design keeps tools narrow, explicit, validated, and easy to audit.
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Connecting an agent to an MCP server expands its capabilities and its attack surface. Review tools, permissions, trust boundaries, and outputs before enabling them.