Adventures in DevOps Exploring MCP Servers and Agent Interactions with Gil Feig
Jun 14, 2025
Gil Feig, Co-founder and CTO of Merge, discusses the transformative role of MCP (Machine Control Protocol) servers in API interactions, emphasizing their efficiency and security benefits. He highlights real-world challenges and the necessity of thorough testing. The conversation delves into the delicate balance between innovation and stability in tech. Additionally, they explore the historical intricacies of watchmaking and the fascinating world of nuclear safety, blending technical insights with engaging anecdotes.
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MCP Servers Enable Stateful Agent Actions
- MCP servers offer a stateful wrapper around APIs allowing agents to perform actions rather than just read API docs.
- They manage sessions and credentials, enabling tools to be easily called by agents in workflows.
API Design Drives Integration Efficiency
- Poor API designs often force inefficient data retrieval like full data fetches.
- The root problem lies in API design, not in how the data is consumed.
AI-Assisted Product Development Story
- Gil Feig's product manager built the entire frontend using AI despite no prior coding experience.
- Their team enhanced it with AI-generated backend code, drastically reducing development time.
