Guides

Tutorials, best practices, and deep dives into Make.com automation.

⭐ PILLAR GUIDE · 30 min read

The Complete Guide to Make.com (2026)

Everything you need to know about Make.com — from your first scenario to advanced AI agent patterns. The most comprehensive guide on the internet.
⭐ PILLAR GUIDE · NEW · 14 min read

Model Context Protocol (MCP): The Complete Guide

Everything about MCP in 2026 — what it is, how it works with Make.com and Claude, and how to build with it. Hub for our complete MCP cluster (7 deep-dive guides).

MCP Deep-Dive Cluster

Model Context Protocol is reshaping how AI assistants integrate with Make.com and external systems. Our 8-part cluster covers everything from beginner concepts to production deployment.

Beginner · 8 min read

What is MCP? A Plain-English Guide

MCP explained without jargon. What it is, why Anthropic built it, and whether it matters for you.
Technical · 10 min read

MCP Architecture: Hosts, Clients, Servers

Deep technical breakdown of the protocol — primitives, transports, JSON-RPC, capability negotiation.
Comparison · 10 min read

MCP vs REST API: When to Use Which

Comparison across 10 dimensions. When to use MCP, when to stick with REST, when they coexist.
Hands-on · 14 min read

How to Build an MCP Server (Python + TypeScript)

Step-by-step tutorial. From minimal server to production deployment, in Python and TypeScript.
Make.com Tutorial · 14 min read

How to Use MCP with Make.com

Expose your Make scenarios as MCP tools callable by Claude. No coding required.
Setup · 11 min read

Claude Desktop MCP Setup Guide

Complete configuration reference. Config file format, local and remote servers, troubleshooting, security.
Curated List · 16 min read

Best MCP Servers in 2026

Curated list of MCP servers worth installing. Evaluated for maintenance, security, and functionality.

Other Make.com Guides

⚡ POPULAR · 12 min read

Make.com Pricing Explained (2026)

Plans, operations, hidden costs, annual discounts — with interactive calculator. Everything you need to know about Make.com pricing.

Productivity · 6 min read

30+ Most Used Make.com Keyboard Shortcuts

Master Make.com with this complete cheat sheet of essential keyboard shortcuts. Build scenarios faster.
Security · 8 min read

Is Make.com Safe? A Comprehensive Look at the Platform's Security

Make.com handles your most sensitive data — emails, CRM records, payment info. Here's an honest look at how the platform protects it.
AI · 10 min read

Getting Started with OpenAI GPT-4 and Make.com

Connect GPT-4 to your Make.com scenarios. From your first AI-powered automation to advanced patterns.