Glossary

MCP Tool

MCP

A callable capability exposed by an MCP server that allows an AI application to perform an action or retrieve information.

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Related terms

Model Context ProtocolMCP

An open protocol that standardizes how AI applications connect to external tools, resources, and prompts.

MCP ServerMCP

A server that implements the Model Context Protocol to expose tools, resources, and prompts to connected AI applications.

MCP ClientMCP

A software component that connects to an MCP server to discover and use its exposed tools, resources, and prompts.

Tool Invocation

The act of executing an external tool or function call with specified parameters as directed by an AI agent.

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