Custom MCP server development
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is how AI assistants like Claude connect to real systems. I build custom MCP servers that give your AI tools safe, well-designed access to your APIs, databases and internal apps.
What a custom MCP server gives you
- Your systems inside Claude, Claude Code, Cursor and other MCP clients: query your database, create tickets, look up customers or trigger workflows from chat.
- One integration for many AI tools. Build the MCP server once and every MCP-compatible client can use it.
- Control: authentication (OAuth), per-tool permissions, read-only modes, rate limits and audit logs.
- Product distribution: if you're a SaaS company, an MCP server puts your product inside your customers' AI assistants.
What I build
- Remote MCP servers (Streamable HTTP) with OAuth for teams and customers.
- Local stdio MCP servers for developer tooling.
- Tools, resources and prompts designed for how models actually use them: clear names, tight schemas, helpful errors.
- MCP servers for internal APIs, Postgres/MySQL, data warehouses, CRMs, ERPs and legacy systems.
- Claude Code skills, subagents and plugins that use your MCP servers for engineering workflows.
Want to build one yourself? Start with my guide: how to build an MCP server.
What clients say
“Working with Laith in AI Development was a fantastic experience! His code expertise truly exceeded expectations, delivering a flawless, bug-free solution.”
“The code quality was outstanding, adhering to standards, which ensured the project’s robustness and maintainability.”
“You are getting a seasoned expert with a clear understanding of what needs to be done.”
Frequently asked questions
What is an MCP server?
An MCP server exposes tools, data and prompts to AI applications over the open Model Context Protocol. A client such as Claude or Cursor connects to it and the model can then call those tools.
Is MCP secure?
It can be, if it's designed well. I use OAuth, least-privilege tools, input validation, read-only defaults and logging, and I treat tool output as untrusted to reduce prompt-injection risk.
Which clients can use my MCP server?
Claude (desktop, web and Claude Code), Cursor, VS Code and a growing list of other agents and IDEs that support MCP.
How long does a custom MCP server take?
A focused server with a handful of tools over an existing API often takes about a week. Servers with OAuth, many tools and multi-tenant access take longer.
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Let's talk about what you're building
Book a call. Bring the problem, the product or the mess. You'll leave with a clear next step, whether or not we work together.