What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs), enabling them to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

What is the MCP Python SDK?

The MCP Python SDK is a set of tools and libraries for building MCP clients and servers in Python. It simplifies the process of integrating LLMs with external resources.

What are the key concepts of MCP?

The key concepts include Servers, Resources, Tools, Prompts, Images and Context. Servers manage connections, Resources expose data, Tools enable actions, Prompts guide interactions, Images handle image data, and Context provides access to MCP capabilities.

How can I run an MCP server?

You can run an MCP server in development mode using the MCP Inspector, install it in Claude Desktop, execute it directly with Python, or mount it to an existing ASGI server.

What are some use cases of MCP servers?

Use cases include data integration, tool execution, workflow automation, personalized experiences, and enhanced decision-making.

How does UBOS support MCP servers?

UBOS provides a platform for orchestrating AI Agents, connecting them with enterprise data, building custom AI Agents, and creating Multi-Agent Systems, all while simplifying MCP server integration.

What is FastMCP?

FastMCP is a high-performance server implementation within the MCP Python SDK, designed to simplify the creation of MCP servers. It provides a clean and intuitive API for defining resources, tools, and prompts.

What are MCP Primitives?

The core MCP primitives are Prompts (user-controlled templates), Resources (application-controlled contextual data), and Tools (model-controlled functions).

What are Server Capabilities in MCP?

MCP servers declare capabilities during initialization, including support for prompts, resources, tools, logging, and completion.

How do I get started with MCP servers on UBOS?

Integrate MCP servers into your UBOS workflows by deploying and configuring the pre-built MCP server components from the UBOS Asset Marketplace.