MCP, viral content, AI agents.
Practical, evidence-cited guides for builders. Hub-and-spoke content across 6 clusters covering MCP fundamentals, TikTok intelligence, the Viral DNA Method, and agent workflow patterns.
The Viral DNA Method: 6 scores every content creator should know
Most creator-analysis tools return follower count and engagement rate. Both are useless for deciding whether to copy a creator's formula. The Viral DNA Method introduces 6 scores that actually answer "can I replicate this?"
How to analyze any TikTok account from Claude in one call
One handle in, four scored tool outputs out. Walkthrough of analyze_account with real responses, including the viral DNA signals, the recommended_chain pattern, and how to verify the data freshness.
MCP vs REST: when content agents need which
MCP servers add runtime tool discovery and structured catalogs designed for probabilistic agents. REST APIs assume deterministic callers. For content workflows, the choice depends on whether your agent needs to pick the next call dynamically.
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