Best Practices

Code Quality

  • Follow the MCP specification closely
  • Handle errors gracefully with helpful messages
  • Validate all inputs before processing
  • Use TypeScript for type safety
  • Write tests for critical functionality

Performance

  • Cache frequent requests when possible
  • Use connection pooling for databases
  • Optimize database queries
  • Minimize external API calls
  • Use async/await for I/O operations

Security

  • Never expose API keys or secrets in code
  • Use environment variables for configuration
  • Validate and sanitize all user inputs
  • Implement rate limiting
  • Keep dependencies up to date

Documentation

  • Write clear README files
  • Document all tools and resources
  • Provide usage examples
  • Keep documentation up to date
  • Include troubleshooting guides

Monetization

  • Start with competitive pricing
  • Offer a free tier for discovery
  • Provide clear value proposition
  • Respond to user feedback quickly
  • Regularly update and improve your MCP