Start with a focused proof of concept to validate MCP's benefits:

POC Implementation Steps

1. Select a Bounded Use Case: Choose a valuable but contained scenario

2. Implement Core Components:

   • Set up an MCP-capable LLM client (Claude, open-source agent, etc.)
   • Configure 2-3 MCP servers for key data sources/tools
   • Create simple workflows demonstrating tool usage

3. Measure Key Metrics:

   • Development time compared to custom integrations
   • Completion quality and reliability
   • End-to-end latency and resource usage
   • Security surface analysis

4. Document Learnings: Capture implementation patterns and challenges

Technology Options

• Client Libraries: Anthropic's MCP SDKs, open-source clients
• Server Frameworks: Reference implementations, community frameworks
• Testing Tools: MCP request simulators, benchmarking utilities