Why 7 Out of 10 Developers Fail at Productivity — And the Simple Fix with MCP Servers 0 like May 13, 2025 Share this post Author(s): Subhadip Saha Originally published on Towards AI. Discover how MCP servers can streamline your workflow, reduce distractions, and help you regain focus in just a few simple steps.Pixel art illustration created with AI Have you ever felt like you’re constantly juggling between tools, trying to stay productive, only to end up drained and behind on your tasks? It’s like being stuck in an endless loop of switching between GitHub, Slack, your local file system, and dozens of other platforms. Sound familiar? Well, if you’ve ever struggled with the mental fatigue of context switching, you’re not alone. And guess what? There’s a solution that could change everything for you — MCP servers. I know what you’re thinking: “MCP servers? What are those?” Honestly, I was in the same boat just a few months ago. But once I started exploring, I realized how much they could transform the way I work. Let me explain. Imagine you’re in the middle of a big project. You’re deep into coding, but suddenly, you need to make a pull request on GitHub, check a message on Slack, and sort through your files to find a document from last week. Each of these tasks takes you out of your flow, right? You have to switch between tools, and every time you do, your brain has to reorient. This is context switching, and it’s one of the biggest… Read the full blog for free on Medium. Join thousands of data leaders on the AI newsletter. Join over 80,000 subscribers and keep up to date with the latest developments in AI. From research to projects and ideas. If you are building an AI startup, an AI-related product, or a service, we invite you to consider becoming a sponsor. Published via Towards AI Towards AI - Medium Share this post