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Integrating C# Model Context Protocol servers with Amazon Q Developer CLI

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This article details how to create a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server with C# and .NET, integrated with Amazon Q Developer CLI. The key points include:

  • MCP allows AI models to safely interact with external tools and resources
  • The example builds a weather-focused MCP server with two main tools:
    • GetWeatherAlertsForAState
    • GetWeatherForecastForALocation
  • Uses National Weather Service API to fetch real-time weather data
  • Demonstrates how to configure Amazon Q CLI to use custom MCP servers
  • Highlights benefits like enterprise integration and cross-platform deployment

The tutorial provides a comprehensive guide for C# developers to extend Amazon Q CLI's capabilities by creating custom contextual tools using the Model Context Protocol.

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