How to Build Secure MCP Servers (ft Craig McLuckie)

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Unlock the secrets of secure AI development in this episode of Tool Use! We're joined by Craig McLuckie, the co-creator of Kubernetes and the Co-Founder and CEO of StackLok, to dive deep into the world of MCPs and the future of AI infrastructure. As AI agents and the MCPs become more widespread, ensuring the security and reliability of these systems is paramount. Craig discusses the critical need for hardened and secure MCP servers to prevent risks like data exfiltration and the creation of backdoors.

Discover how ToolHive, developed by StackLok, is solving these challenges by providing a registry of trusted, curated MCP servers. We explore how ToolHive helps developers by offering a standardized toolkit of reliable tools, simplifying integration, and managing security concerns like secret protection and network isolation. Craig shares his insights on best practices for developing secure MCP servers, the importance of community-driven development, and the future of authentication and authorization in agentic systems. Learn about the shift from a platform engineering to a solutions engineering mindset and why you need to embrace an experimental approach to thrive in the new AI age.

StackLok: https://stacklok.com/

ToolHive: https://toolhive.dev/

Stacklok Discord: https://discord.gg/Uhz3VshErv

Craig's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craigmcluckie/

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:35 - What is ToolHive?

00:06:21 - How ToolHive Helps Developers in Production

00:13:13 - How the Community Guides the ToolHive Roadmap

00:22:03 - Gaps in Current AI Infrastructure

00:31:26 - Will API Keys Survive the AI Age?

00:47:18 - A New Mindset for Thriving in AI

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