From ChatGPT to Jarvis: Building AI Apps with MCP in .NET | Anton Polkanov

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In this engaging talk, Anton Polkanov, SSW Senior Software Engineer II, takes you on a deep dive into Model Context Protocol (MCP) — the new standard for AI tool interoperability. You’ll discover how MCP simplifies building modular, tool-based AI systems and learn step-by-step how to create and connect your own MCP server using .NET 9.

Chapters:
00:00 | Introduction to MCP and AI integration
01:17 | Why MCP matters and how it started
04:07 | Timeline of AI evolution (ChatGPT to MCP)
05:11 | What is MCP and its role in simplifying integrations
06:25 | MCP architecture and key components
08:23 | Creating your first MCP tool in .NET
10:32 | Registering and running tools with MCP server
15:27 | Human-in-the-loop feature and secure actions
20:43 | Building remote MCP servers with HTTP transport
23:07 | Using resources and prompts together in MCP
26:34 | Debugging with Inspector and dynamic templates
36:38 | Deploying MCP via Docker, NuGet, or remote endpoints
45:23 | The future of MCP and what’s coming next

Anton starts with the why — why MCP was introduced, its relationship to Retrieval Augmented Generation, and the evolution of AI tooling from ChatGPT to plugins, custom GPTs, and finally MCP. You’ll walk through demos on building and exposing tools, resources, and prompts, all the way to running your own remote MCP server, ready for Cloud Desktop or GitHub Copilot. Whether you’re a seasoned .NET developer or just exploring AI integrations, this session delivers the context, code, and clarity you need to start using MCP effectively.

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About the speakers

Anton Polkanov

Anton is a Senior Software Engineer at SSW with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality software across a range of industries. He combines technical expertise with a pragmatic mindset, consistently building solutions that are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

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