MCP Model Context Protocol in TypeScript: build portable tools across Claude, GPT, and local models
The article discusses the common mistake of coupling logic to the Anthropic client when implementing the MCP Model Context Protocol in TypeScript. This makes tools non-portable across different models. To design portable tools, follow the MCP specification and keep logic separate from the SDK handler. The minimum contract defined by the spec includes a tool's name, description, input schema, and a handler function that receives validated input and returns structured content.
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