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Agent Skills: Claude Code, Cursor, and MCP in Practice▌
Master agent skills and MCP with hands-on training for Claude Code and Cursor
Video-first training aligned with our public skills registry and MCP directory—same program as learn skills & MCP in the header and footer.
What you'll learn
- Write and publish professional agent skills using SKILL.md format
- Build Claude Code workflows for automated development tasks
- Configure Cursor IDE with custom skills and prompts
- Develop MCP servers to connect AI agents to external tools
- Deploy skills to the explainx.ai registry and share with the community
- Integrate skills and MCP for production-ready AI agent systems
Who it's for
AI Engineers
Developers building AI agents, automation tools, and Claude-powered applications who need structured skill packaging
Product Teams
Teams shipping AI features who want to standardize prompts, skills, and MCP integrations across their organization
Developer Advocates
Technical writers and educators creating AI tutorials, documentation, and learning materials using agent skills
Course curriculum
20 lectures · 3.5 hours total
- 1. What are agent skills and why they matter8 min
- 2. SKILL.md structure and best practices12 min
- 3. Environment setup and tooling10 min
What you'll be able to build after this course
By the end of the program, you'll be able to:
- Publish reusable agent skills to the explainx.ai registry
- Build Claude Code workflows for real development automation
- Create Cursor-powered coding assistants with custom prompts
- Connect AI agents to APIs, databases, and tools using MCP
- Ship production-ready AI workflows for teams and products
Popular projects students build:
- →AI code review agents
- →Internal developer copilots
- →MCP-powered research assistants
- →Multi-tool automation systems
- →Cursor productivity workflows
Hands-on projects
Real-world projects you'll build during the course
Pre-requisites for working with MCP
Building a simple MCP Server (Calculator)
Building a Leave Management System (Setup)
Building a Leave Management System (Server Code)
Building a Leave Management System (Running the server)
Building a Leave Management System (Configuring with Claude Client)
Tools & Technologies Covered
- Claude Code CLI
- Cursor IDE
- Model Context Protocol (MCP)
- SKILL.md format
- TypeScript/JavaScript
- Node.js
- Git & GitHub
- explainx.ai registry
Requirements
- Basic programming knowledge (any language)
- Familiarity with command line/terminal
- Claude account (free tier works)
- Text editor or IDE installed
- No prior AI or agent experience needed
Course format
- Video-first lessons
- Beginner-friendly walkthroughs
- Real coding demonstrations
- Production-focused examples
- Lifetime access on Udemy
- Learn at your own pace
What students are saying
“The best practical introduction to MCP and agent skills I've found.”
“Finally understood how Claude Code workflows actually work in production.”
“Great mix of theory and hands-on implementation.”
Overview
Step-by-step video on environments, SKILL.md authoring, publishing workflows, and MCP projects—the same curriculum cited in our agent skills and MCP blog guides.
Deep dives (free): What are agent skills? Complete guide · What is MCP? Model Context Protocol guide.
- Claude Code and Cursor-oriented skill workflows
- SKILL.md structure and progressive disclosure
- MCP servers in practice alongside skills
Read next (free)
- What are agent skills? Complete guide — Concepts behind the registry and SKILL.md.
- What is MCP? Model Context Protocol guide — Tools, transports, and how MCP pairs with skills.
FAQ
- What does the Agent Skills Udemy course cover?
- Agent Skills: Claude Code, Cursor, and MCP in Practice walks through environment setup, SKILL.md structure, publishing skills, and MCP projects so you can ship the same patterns we showcase on explainx.ai. It is the same program linked from our site header, footer, and skills registry as "learn skills & MCP."
- Is there free content before I buy the course?
- Yes. Start with our long-form guides on agent skills and MCP; both posts link to this Udemy course for video walkthroughs.
- How does the course relate to explainx.ai?
- explainx.ai hosts a ranked skills registry and MCP server directory. The course teaches how to build and wire skills and MCP servers—the same concepts you browse on /skills and /mcp-servers.
- What can I build after taking this course?
- You'll be able to create AI code review agents, internal developer copilots, MCP-powered research assistants, multi-tool automation systems, and Cursor productivity workflows. The course includes hands-on projects like building a leave management system with MCP.
- Do I need programming experience?
- Basic programming knowledge in any language is helpful, but no prior AI or agent experience is required. The course includes beginner-friendly walkthroughs and real coding demonstrations.
- What tools do I need?
- You'll need a Claude account (free tier works), a text editor or IDE, Node.js installed, and familiarity with command line/terminal. All tools covered are free or have free tiers available.
- How long does it take to complete?
- The video content is 3.5 hours total across 20 lectures. With hands-on practice and building projects, most students complete the course in 1-2 weeks at their own pace with lifetime access.
- Will I get a certificate?
- Yes, you'll receive a Udemy certificate of completion when you finish all lectures and assignments. You can share it on LinkedIn and add it to your resume.
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