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Despite the hype, Model Context Protocol (MCP) isn’t magic or revolutionary. But, it’s simple, well-timed, and well-executed. At Stainless, we’re betting it’s here to stay.

Learn how to convert APIs into MCP servers using OpenAPI and Stainless. A technical guide to structuring tools, schemas, and workflows when generating MCP servers.

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How we handled $refs, client quirks, recursive schemas, and tool selection in a clean, extensible way.

Ensure forwards compatibility in Java SDKs by wrapping enums with a fallback _UNKNOWN case.

How to preserve source and binary compatibility for nullable fields in Java.