Definition
MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol Server (MCP Server) is a lightweight utility service that exposes databases, file systems, specific APIs, or local command runtimes to MCP clients using a standardized, secure JSON protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who runs an MCP server?▼
It can run locally on a developer's computer or be hosted remotely in a cloud sandbox environment.
Can MCP servers expose anything other than tools?▼
Yes, they can expose resources (like files or database schemas) and prompt templates.
Quick Facts
- CategoryAgentic Systems
- Key ApplicationDatabase read tools, web search scrapers, and local terminal execution wrappers.
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