Practical Agent Development: Where Kakao PlayMCP Meets Spring AI

"Turn your Java code into the hands and feet of AI! Practical Agent Development with Kakao PlayMCP and Spring AI" Traditional LLMs are limited to answering based only on their trained data, which can lead to issues with recency and accuracy. In this course, you will learn **MCP (Model Context Protocol)**—the next-generation standard protocol for connecting AI with external tools. Using Spring AI, you will build a server that communicates with various platforms like Kakao PlayMCP through a single implementation. Master the entire process from theory to real-world deployment and platform registration through the 'Proverbs & Psalms Counseling Center (JAMSI)' project, and grow into a true AI agent developer who can empower AI to handle tools independently.

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사랑2

31% enrolled

Thank you so much for taking the lead in organizing content in the AI field. I was wondering if your course "I can do AI with Spring too! (Infra Part 1)" is still fine to follow compared to the current official version of Spring AI. I’m asking if there are any significant theoretical differences if I take that course. I’m always enjoying your content. Thank you.

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bigho98

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I was quite curious about how MCP Client and MCP Server connect and communicate, and through this lecture, I was able to understand a significant portion of it. The detailed explanation of the core classes and execution flow diagrams was very helpful. The series of processes involved in creating a working server and tools, and directly registering them on PlayMCP, was very interesting. Of course, creating a proper, solid MCP Server would require much more effort and learning, but it was great to be able to organize the overall flow.

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em241101

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Thank you.

What you will gain after the course

  • Understanding the architecture of MCP (Model Context Protocol) and acquiring next-generation AI standard technologies.

  • The ability to implement tools and resources as servers using Spring AI.

  • How to Securely Expose Local Servers and Utilize Tunneling Technology via ngrok

  • Completion of registration on the Kakao PlayMCP platform and the final product integrated with an actual AI agent.

Spring AI - MCP Build a server
and integrate it with Kakao PlayMCP!

Implement MCP, the next-generation standard protocol for connecting AI with external tools, using Spring AI and learn how to build a server that communicates with various platforms such as Kakao PlayMCP.

Have you wanted to create 'tools' so that AI can go beyond simple chatbots and take actual actions, but felt unsure of how to get started?

As a Java/Spring developer, have you wanted to quickly master the MCP standard—the latest AI trend—and learn how to integrate services developed locally with major AI platforms like Kakao PlayMCP?

Have you wanted to master the entire process—from theory to practical deployment and platform registration—by directly developing a high-accuracy AI agent that overcomes the limitations of current LLMs with up-to-date information?

Kakao PlayMCP is an open AI development and experimentation platform based on the standardized 'MCP (Model Context Protocol)' that helps AI models easily communicate with external services or data. It serves as an ecosystem hub where developers can create and connect various AI tools, and users can easily add and utilize them within their AI.
Kakao PlayMCP : https://playmcp.kakao.com

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standardized communication protocol that helps AI models easily connect and communicate with external data or tools. It acts as a universal interface, much like a USB cable, allowing AI models to utilize various services in a consistent manner. In other words, through MCP, AI models can call upon various external tools and function effectively as "AI agents."

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By the end of this course, you will be able to

You can become a practical agent developer who turns your Java code into the hands and feet of AI.

  • Beyond the limitations of existing LLMs, you will gain the ability to directly design and build AI agents that communicate with external tools using Kakao PlayMCP and Spring AI. You will grow into a developer who creates AI agents that actually take action, going beyond AI that simply provides answers.

You will directly implement MCP, the next-generation AI standard technology, using Spring AI.

  • Gain a deep understanding of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) architecture and acquire the skills to build a server that integrates with various platforms through a single implementation using Spring AI. Learn how to simplify complex LLM integration processes through standard protocols.

Gain experience in integrating your own local services with large-scale AI platforms like Kakao PlayMCP.

  • You will use ngrok to securely expose your local server to the outside world, register it directly on the Kakao PlayMCP platform, and complete a project that integrates with a real AI agent. Beyond just learning theory, you will gain confidence by experiencing the entire process, from actual deployment to platform registration.

Practical Agent Development Based on
Kakao PlayMCP and Spring AI

Beyond the limitations of existing LLMs, you will learn how to grant AI actual action capabilities by combining Kakao PlayMCP and Spring AI. From theory to actual deployment, you can grow into a true AI agent developer who handles their own tools.

Practical Project Using MCP and Spring AI

You will practice the entire process of implementing an MCP server in a Spring AI environment, exposing the local server externally via ngrok, and registering it on the Kakao PlayMCP platform. Through the 'Proverbs & Psalms Counseling Center (JAMSI)' project, you will complete an AI mental health counseling agent.

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Spring AI Step-by-Step MCP Server Implementation

The Beginning of MCP and Agent AI
Understand the basic principles of AI agents and introduce MCP (Model Context Protocol), the next-generation standard protocol for connecting LLMs with external tools. It covers the role of the Kakao PlayMCP platform and an overview of MCP server development using Spring AI.

MCP Core Theory: Understanding How AI Communicates
We provide an in-depth analysis of the various types of MCP servers, core communication technologies, the role of the JSON-RPC protocol, and the operating mechanisms of MCP clients. Through this, you will gain a clear understanding of the overall MCP communication process and the core roles of the server.

MCP Server Basics Starting with Spring AI
Learn how to directly build and test a Streamable HTTP-based MCP server in a Spring AI environment. Practice everything from basic testing using the Inspector to registering @McpTool and automatic scanning of server-side methods.

[Hands-on Project] AI Mind Counseling Center 'Jamsi' Development
Through the AI Mind Counseling Center 'Jamsi' project, you will practice implementing Bible search engine logic, developing core functions using @McpTool and @McpToolParam, and verifying the project using MCP Inspector.

Kakao PlayMCP Integration and External Deployment
Learn how to securely expose a local server to the outside world using ngrok. Afterward, you will register the server directly on the Kakao PlayMCP platform and conduct practical testing within the platform environment.

Custom Client Production and Final Demo
Design and build the BibleMCPClient yourself to integrate client-side MVC logic and UI. Finally, perform integration testing between the client and server, and complete the course with a Kakao PlayMCP demo video.

We can solve the concerns of
people like this!

📌

Java/Spring Developer

Those who want to give AI actual action capabilities beyond simple chatbot responses, but feel overwhelmed by
how to integrate it with external tools.

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Backend Developer

Those who want to quickly master the MCP standard, a latest trend in LLM, using Spring AI and
build their own AI agents.

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Service Developer

Those who want to provide AI-based services to more users by integrating locally developed services with large-scale AI platforms such as Kakao PlayMCP

Notes before taking the course

Practice Environment

  • Development Tools: Java JDK 17 or higher, IntelliJ IDEA IDE.

  • Library: Spring AI 1.1.X (or 1.1.0 Snapshot).

  • Framework: Spring Boot 3.5.8 (Latest Stable).

  • AI Model: OpenAI (gpt-4o-mini or gpt-5-mini).

Prerequisites and Important Notes

  • Basic knowledge of Java and the Spring Framework is required.

  • You must understand Object-Oriented Programming concepts.

  • It is helpful if you have a basic understanding of AI agent development.

Learning Materials

  • Lecture slide PDF files are provided in Lesson 29.

  • Practice code and example projects are provided on GitHub.

  • You can refer to the official documentation and materials related to the MCP protocol.


✏ Questions & Inquiries

If there is anything you don't understand while studying, please feel free to ask through the Q&A board or the 1:1 open chat room
👩‍🎓Spring AI Practice (1:1 Open Chat):
https://open.kakao.com/o/sXXxSI5h

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Who is this course right for?

  • Java/Spring developers who want to go beyond simple chatbots and implement actual action tools for AI.

  • Those who want to quickly master the MCP standard—the latest AI trend—using Spring AI.

  • Those who want to integrate their own local services with major AI platforms like Kakao PlayMCP

Need to know before starting?

  • Basic knowledge of the Java language and an understanding of Spring Boot are required.

  • A basic LLM environment, such as the issuance of an OpenAI API key, must be prepared.

  • It is helpful to have a basic understanding of REST APIs and HTTP communication methods.

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  • bigho982715님의 프로필 이미지
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    I was quite curious about how MCP Client and MCP Server connect and communicate, and through this lecture, I was able to understand a significant portion of it. The detailed explanation of the core classes and execution flow diagrams was very helpful. The series of processes involved in creating a working server and tools, and directly registering them on PlayMCP, was very interesting. Of course, creating a proper, solid MCP Server would require much more effort and learning, but it was great to be able to organize the overall flow.

    • bitcocom
      Instructor

      Thank you for your honest review.^^ I also tried my best to explain the internal workings of MCP Server in an easy way, even though it's difficult to understand.ㅎ While there's a lot out there vaguely explaining what MCP is, I planned this course thinking that understanding the principles is important from a developer's perspective, and I thought it would be great to register a good service on Kakao's PlayMCP in the future. I hope you'll also try registering good services on PlayMCP going forward. Thank you~~ ㆍRegarding your inquiry about the duplicate video, I've corrected and uploaded it.

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    Thank you.

    • bitcocom
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      Thank you. I hope the lecture is helpful to you.^^

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    This is a good lecture for grasping the basic content.

    • bitcocom
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      Thank you. I hope the lecture helps you with your Spring AI development.~~

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    Thank you so much for taking the lead in organizing content in the AI field. I was wondering if your course "I can do AI with Spring too! (Infra Part 1)" is still fine to follow compared to the current official version of Spring AI. I’m asking if there are any significant theoretical differences if I take that course. I’m always enjoying your content. Thank you.

    • bitcocom
      Instructor

      Thank you. Spring AI isn't easy, but I believe that providing a leading guide will generate continuous interest and help it become more active. This lecture focuses on MCP. The "I Can Do AI with Spring Too" lecture covers everything from the basics, so you shouldn't have any trouble following along. I also recommend taking the entire course. While there may be slight differences depending on the latest API versions, you shouldn't have any major issues if you practice using the provided source code. You might encounter some errors if you try changing the versions later, but those can be resolved with the help of API guides or ChatGPT~~ Rather than "vibe coding," developers need to prove themselves through actual coding to truly grow, so keep up the great work in the upcoming courses.

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    I had only tried using MCP by connecting it to AI in the middle, but following along and doing it myself was so much fun! I think it would also be interesting to try deploying it to a server later on.

    • bitcocom
      Instructor

      Thank you for enjoying the lecture~ Good luck with finishing the rest of the course!^^

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