Over 20 years of experience in software architecture, development, API design, and automation. Nils Friedrichs delivers solutions that sustainably relieve companies and make their systems fit for the future.
AI & MCP
Building the Bridge Between API and AI with MCP
Well-designed, documented, and versioned interfaces are the foundation for enabling AI systems to securely access enterprise data and business functions. Building on this, Nils Friedrichs delivers solutions with the Model Context Protocol (MCP), which bridges the gap between traditional APIs and modern LLM agents. MCP standardizes how tools, resources, and data are exposed to LLMs, so AI agents and chatbots can interact with existing systems in a secure and auditable way.
MCP Servers
Development of robust MCP servers that make existing APIs and data sources usable for LLM workflows. Nils Friedrichs keeps track of changes to the MCP schema, selects the right transport for each use case (Streamable HTTP, stdio), and designs tools, resources, and prompts to be token-efficient, reliable, and testable. OAuth-based security and proper secrets management are a given.
LigthNow
Nils Friedrichs is the founder of LightNow, a platform for the secure use of MCP servers in enterprises. LightNow brings together trust, capabilities, policies, and usage: trust and capabilities are made transparent per server and version, policies define which servers are allowed, and a CLI enables one-click installation while making actual usage traceable. Time to bring light to your MCP zoo:
AI Agents
Integration of MCP servers into automation and orchestration tools such as n8n, development of MCP clients, and connection to chatbots and LLM workflows. This allows AI agents to access logs, build results, databases, or APIs and perform context-aware actions — ideal for automation, assistance tools, and smart services.
Enterprise-ready MCP implementations that make AI integrations safe, auditable, and operable — from server development to registry-level governance.
Controlled AI access via MCP: AI gets the context it needs while access remains limited and auditable.Governance & compliance: centralized policy, monitoring and approval reduce legal and operational risk.Faster, safer AI adoption: reusable MCP services accelerate prototyping and ramp to production.Enterprise-grade robustness: scalable, secure transports and observability for production AI workflows.
MCP ServerEnterprise MCP Registry (LightNow)MCP Client IntegrationWorkflow AutomationLLMn8n
REST APIs and Microservices
We design and implement future-proof interfaces
One of Nils Friedrichs IT’s core areas of expertise is the design and implementation of REST APIs and microservice architectures. The foundation lies in clean specifications with OpenAPI or AsyncAPI, complemented by professional API documentation platforms.
API Lifecycle Management
A holistic view of all phases – from design and build to testing, security, deployment, versioning, and monitoring. We develop APIs that are reliable, secure, and future-proof.
API Docs
Good APIs need great documentation. We build interactive developer portals, examples and playgrounds, and integrate tools such as Docusaurus, SwaggerUI or Redoc so your consumers can explore, try and adopt APIs quickly.
Code Generation
I ensure that specifications are turned into truly usable client libraries. Generated clients and well-packaged SDKs shorten the integration time for your partners and teams.
Security & Governance
Implementation of modern authentication methods such as OAuth 2.0, integration of endpoints into API gateways, and adoption of current security best practices (OWASP API Security Top 10). Our APIs are designed to be both secure and compliant.
Future-ready integration: APIs that fit into complex landscapes and scale as your architecture evolves.Faster developer onboarding: interactive docs + SDKs reduce time-to-first-call.Lower operational risk: versioning, governance and monitoring reduce outages and regression risk.Stronger security & compliance: built-in authentication, policy enforcement and auditing.
OpenAPIAsyncAPIGraphQLAPI DocsSDKsAPI GatewayAPI Lifecycle ManagementSecurity
Software Development
Modern Software Development with PHP, Python, React, and TailwindCSS
I create tailored software solutions with PHP, Python, and React, and modern UI frameworks like TailwindCSS. From performant backends to scalable services and cloud functions — always built on proven architecture principles for stability, extensibility, and maintainability.
PHP
PHP is a proven technology for building robust web portals, APIs, and business applications. With frameworks such as Laravel and Symfony, I create scalable systems that serve the needs of both startups and enterprise environments.
Python
Python stands out for its flexibility and development speed. Using frameworks like Django and FastAPI, I deliver powerful web applications, integrations, and automation – ideal for data-driven processes and AI solutions.
React
React is the modern foundation for interactive user interfaces. Its component-based architecture enables high-performance, scalable frontends that can be easily extended while providing an intuitive user experience.
TailwindCSS
I rely on modern UI frameworks to accelerate frontend development. With TailwindCSS for rapid styling and shadcn/ui for production-ready components, I build clean, and consistent designs – faster and with less overhead.
Future-proof architecture: modular, extensible, and maintainable solutions that grow with your business.High performance & reliability: stable backends and responsive frontends that run smoothly in production.Accelerated development: faster delivery thanks to proven frameworks and reusable components.Better user experience: intuitive and accessible interfaces that delight your users.
PHP LaravelPHP SymfonyPython DjangoPython FastAPIReactTailwindCSSshadcn/ui
Workflow Automation
DevOps, CI/CD and AI Automation
Friedrichs IT supports companies in building and operating modern DevOps and CI/CD infrastructures that enable fast release cycles while ensuring security and traceability. We rely on proven tools and methodologies to make infrastructure and deployments reproducible, scalable, and fully automated.
CI/CD Pipelines
Implementation of automated workflows with GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Bamboo – from building and testing to deployment.
Containers & Infrastructure
Provision of reproducible environments using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm; infrastructure is versioned and managed as code (IaC) with Terraform or Pulumi.
Security & Governance
Securing the entire pipeline through automated testing, policy enforcement, and compliance checks. I implement role-based access, audit logging, and continuous monitoring to ensure the software delivery is safe and compliant.
AI-powered Extensions
Integration of MCP servers into CI/CD environments, enabling AI agents to access build results and log files and intelligently extend automation.
Faster delivery cycles: automated CI/CD pipelines speed up your software releases.Reliable and scalable operations: containerized environments and IaC ensure stable, repeatable deployments.Enhanced security & compliance: end-to-end pipeline monitoring, and audit logging protect your software.Smarter automation: AI-powered extensions streamline workflows and reduce manual effort across dev & ops.
JenkinsGitLab CIGitHub ActionsDockerKubernetesTerraformNewRelic / DatadogAWSGCP