C# Implementation of Model Context Protocol Client and Server using SSE

What you'll learn

Understand Basics of Model Context Protocol

Understand Server part of Model Context Protocol

Understand technological background of MCP

Learn how to implement basic MCP server

Learn how to implement basic MCP client

Requirements

Willingness to learn and to code.

Description

Learn how to build a minimal Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and client using C#. This hands-on course is perfect for developers who want to understand how LLMs like Claude interact with tools and services using the MCP protocol.We'll start from scratch and walk through creating a simple SSE(Server Sent Events) MCP server.Then, we'll build a lightweight client that connects and talks to this server.Next, we will upgrade our client and server to conform to MCP standard using JSON-RPC and SSE communication.Finally we will add AI part to our application using Semantic Kernel to fully understand why MCP was created and how it works.You'll understand the full request-response flow, the structure of MCP messages, and how client interacts with the server.No advanced setup required — you can code along each lesson using the links provided, or using your preferred IDE.By the end of the course, you'll have a working MCP example and the knowledge to build more advanced integrations for your own tools, bots, or AI services.What You'll Learn:How MCP works and why it mattersBuilding an MCP-compliant server using SSE in C# from scratchSending JSON-RPC messages from a minimal clientHandling requests like initialize, resources, and toolsBest practices and next steps toward full complianceWho This Course Is For:C# developers curious about LLM integrationsBeginners learning protocol designAnyone building tools or services that connect to AI via MCP

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Basic SSE Server and Client

Lecture 2 Server Sent Events(SSE) Intro

Lecture 3 Basic SSE Server from Scratch

Lecture 4 Basic SSE Client in C#

Lecture 5 Testing Server-Client Interaction

Section 3: MCP via SSE in C# from Scratch

Lecture 6 MCP via SSE Overview

Lecture 7 MCP Server from Scratch

Lecture 8 MCP Client from Scratch

Lecture 9 Testing MCP Client-Server Interaction

Section 4: Let's add AI Part

Lecture 10 Adding AI to our MCP Client

Lecture 11 Final Run

C# developers who want to learn about latest technologies and protocols.