Definition
MCP Client
A Model Context Protocol Client (MCP Client) is an application (such as an IDE, chatbot, or developer platform) that implements the MCP protocol to discover, connect to, and invoke tools and data sources exposed by MCP servers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an example of an MCP Client?▼
AI code editors (like Cursor or VS Code plugins) that connect to local tool systems using MCP.
How does an MCP Client interact with servers?▼
It uses JSON-RPC over standard input/output or web sockets to query the server for available tools and invoke them.
Quick Facts
- CategoryAgentic Systems
- Key ApplicationAgent coding integrations, editor plugins, and terminal-agent protocols.
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