Releasing an MCP server: lessons learned
Bill Doerrfeld | September 26, 2025
What’s it like launching an MCP server into the wild?
For my latest DirectorPlus edition, I interviewed Thomas Johnson, co-founder and CTO of Multiplayer, about lessons learned releasing their MCP server.
Some key takeaways: agents perform better with fewer tools, don’t map API endpoints one-to-one, release gradually, and send the AI natural language.
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