Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server and AWS Strands Agents Demonstration
Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server and AWS Strands Agents Demonstration
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) provides a standardized interface that enables AI agents to interact seamlessly with external services. In this post, we’ll demonstrate how to build an MCP server that integrates with Shutterstock — my favorite platform for high-quality licensed images, videos, music, and creative tools — using their robust API. We’ll then show how to expose these rich media search capabilities to agents developed with Strands Agents, AWS’s code-first framework for building production-ready AI agents. By orchestrating multiple agents, we’ll enable them to access the National Weather Service (NWS)
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| Variable | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|
| API_KEY | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
| SHUTTERSTOCK_API_TOKEN | Credential the server authenticates with. | Yes |
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