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MCP Inspector Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-06-18/tools/inspector …asic/transports.md) for connecting to the server * For local servers, supports customizing the command-line arguments and environment ### Resources tab * Lists all available resources * Shows resour… Understanding Authorization in MCP Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-06-18/tutorials/security/authorization …ient will fetch the metadata to learn about the authorization server, supported scopes, and other resource information. The data is typically encapsulated in a JSON blob, similar to the one below. ``… Security Best Practices Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-06-18/tutorials/security/security_best_practices …protects the third-party API. It may lack dynamic client registration support, requiring the MCP proxy to use a static client ID for all requests. **Third-Party API** : The protected resource server… Build an MCP client Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/develop/build-client …Anthropic client for Claude interactions ### 2. Server Connection * Supports both Python and Node.js servers * Validates server script type * Sets up proper communication channels * Initializes the… Build an MCP server Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/develop/build-server …n your Claude for Desktop App configuration at `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` in a text editor. Make sure to create the file if it doesn't exist. For example, if yo… Build with Agent Skills Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/develop/build-with-agent-skills …| Each skill ships a `SKILL.md` file plus a `references/` folder of supporting material (auth flows, tool-design patterns, widget templates, manifest schemas) that the agent reads on demand. The fil… Client Best Practices Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/develop/clients/client-best-practices …atform.claude.com/docs/en/agents-and-tools/tool-use/tool-search-tool) support this natively; check your provider's documentation for an equivalent. When available, you may prefer the platform's tool s… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/develop/connect-local-servers …secure, controlled access to local resources and tools. Many clients support MCP, enabling diverse integration possibilities across different platforms and applications. This guide demonstrates how… Connect to remote MCP Servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/develop/connect-remote-servers …ojects with real-time access to external resources. Many clients now support remote MCP servers, enabling a wide range of integration possibilities. This guide demonstrates how to connect to remote M… What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/getting-started/intro …take actions on the user's behalf when necessary. ## Broad ecosystem support MCP is an open protocol supported across a wide range of clients and servers. AI assistants like [Claude](https://claude.… Architecture overview Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/learn/architecture …from the user, and log messages to the client * **Utility features**: Supports additional capabilities like notifications for real-time updates and progress tracking for long-running operations ####… Understanding MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/learn/server-concepts …d declares its MIME type for appropriate content handling. Resources support two discovery patterns: * **Direct Resources** - fixed URIs that point to specific data. Example: `calendar://events/2024… Versioning Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/learn/versioning …11-25/basic/lifecycle.md#initialization). Clients and servers **MAY** support multiple protocol versions simultaneously, but they **MUST** agree on a single version to use for the session. The protoc… SDKs Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/sdk …DKs are classified into tiers based on feature completeness, protocol support, and maintenance commitment. Learn more about [SDK tiers](/community/sdk-tiers.md). ## Available SDKs | SDK | Repository… Debugging Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/tools/debugging …theme={null} echo '{"allowDevTools": true}' > ~/Library/Application\ Support/Claude/developer_settings.json ``` ```powershell Windows theme={null} '{"allowDevTools": true}' | Set-Content "$env:AppDa… MCP Inspector Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/tools/inspector …asic/transports.md) for connecting to the server * For local servers, supports customizing the command-line arguments and environment ### Resources tab * Lists all available resources * Shows resour… Understanding Authorization in MCP Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/tutorials/security/authorization …ient will fetch the metadata to learn about the authorization server, supported scopes, and other resource information. The data is typically encapsulated in a JSON blob, similar to the one below. ``… Security Best Practices Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/tutorials/security/security_best_practices …protects the third-party API. It may lack dynamic client registration support, requiring the MCP proxy to use a static client ID for all requests. **Third-Party API** : The protected resource server… Build an MCP client Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/develop/build-client …Anthropic client for Claude interactions ### 2. Server Connection * Supports both Python and Node.js servers * Validates server script type * Launches the server as a subprocess and speaks stdio to… Build an MCP server Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/develop/build-server …n your Claude for Desktop App configuration at `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` in a text editor. Make sure to create the file if it doesn't exist. For example, if yo… Build with Agent Skills Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/develop/build-with-agent-skills …| Each skill ships a `SKILL.md` file plus a `references/` folder of supporting material (auth flows, tool-design patterns, widget templates, manifest schemas) that the agent reads on demand. The fil… Client Best Practices Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/develop/clients/client-best-practices …atform.claude.com/docs/en/agents-and-tools/tool-use/tool-search-tool) support this natively; check your provider's documentation for an equivalent. When available, you may prefer the platform's tool s… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/develop/connect-local-servers …secure, controlled access to local resources and tools. Many clients support MCP, enabling diverse integration possibilities across different platforms and applications. This guide demonstrates how… Connect to remote MCP Servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/develop/connect-remote-servers …ojects with real-time access to external resources. Many clients now support remote MCP servers, enabling a wide range of integration possibilities. This guide demonstrates how to connect to remote M… What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/getting-started/intro …take actions on the user's behalf when necessary. ## Broad ecosystem support MCP is an open protocol supported across a wide range of clients and servers. AI assistants like [Claude](https://claude.… Architecture overview Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/learn/architecture …This layer includes: * **Discovery**: Lets clients query a server's supported protocol versions, capabilities, and identity through the `server/discover` request * **Server features**: Enables serve… Understanding MCP clients Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/learn/client-concepts …dapt to user needs rather than following rigid patterns. Elicitation supports two modes: * **Form mode**: The server asks the client to collect structured data from the user. The request includes a… Understanding MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/learn/server-concepts …d declares its MIME type for appropriate content handling. Resources support two discovery patterns: * **Direct Resources** - fixed URIs that point to specific data. Example: `calendar://events/2024… Versioning Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/learn/versioning …streamable-http#protocol-version-header). Clients and servers **MAY** support multiple protocol versions simultaneously. If the server does not support the requested version, it responds with an [`Un… SDKs Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/sdk …DKs are classified into tiers based on feature completeness, protocol support, and maintenance commitment. Learn more about [SDK tiers](/community/sdk-tiers.md). ## Available SDKs | SDK | Repository… Debugging Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tools/debugging …6-07-28/server/discover) to see which protocol versions the server supports. An `UnsupportedProtocolVersionError` (`-32022`) lists the server's supported versions in its `data` field 5. Check… Authorization Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tools/inspector/authorization …ion/authorization-server-discovery.md) to learn the endpoints and the supported grants. **3. Register or identify the client** The Inspector identifies itself to the authorization server through whi… CLI client Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tools/inspector/cli …ze`. A server that exposes its App tools only to clients claiming App support will then look app-less (exit `2`). Add `--advertise-apps` to claim the extension for that run. > [!NOTE] > > `tools/list… mcpdo connection client Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tools/inspector/mcpdo …oes not block other connections. ## Tasks A tool that requires task support is refused by a plain `tools/call`; add `--task` to make a task-augmented call. It still **blocks** until the task finishe… Protocol eras Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tools/inspector/protocol-eras …abilities` (including `extensions`), `instructions`, and the list of `supportedVersions`. The server's name and version arrive in the result `_meta` under `io.modelcontextprotocol/serverInfo`. . | | **Prompts** | `m` | List prompts and render them with arguments. | | **Skills** | `k` | List… Web client Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tools/inspector/web …reads content on selection, and offers **Subscribe** on servers that support subscriptions. The subscription mechanics differ by era; see [Resource subscriptions](/docs/2026-07-28/tools/inspector/pro… Understanding Authorization in MCP Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tutorials/security/authorization …ient will fetch the metadata to learn about the authorization server, supported scopes, and other resource information. The data is typically encapsulated in a JSON blob, similar to the one below. ``… Local Server Security Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tutorials/security/local-server-security …ager, or the freedesktop Secret Service on Linux) where your client supports referencing it. * **Remember files count too.** `~/.ssh`, `~/.aws`, and similar directories are credentials on disk.… Security Best Practices Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tutorials/security/security_best_practices …protects the third-party API. It may lack dynamic client registration support, requiring the MCP proxy to use a static client ID for all requests. **Third-Party API** : The protected resource server… Build an MCP client Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/develop/build-client …Anthropic client for Claude interactions ### 2. Server Connection * Supports both Python and Node.js servers * Validates server script type * Launches the server as a subprocess and speaks stdio to… Build an MCP server Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/develop/build-server …n your Claude for Desktop App configuration at `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` in a text editor. Make sure to create the file if it doesn't exist. For example, if yo… Build with Agent Skills Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/develop/build-with-agent-skills …| Each skill ships a `SKILL.md` file plus a `references/` folder of supporting material (auth flows, tool-design patterns, widget templates, manifest schemas) that the agent reads on demand. The fil… Client Best Practices Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/develop/clients/client-best-practices …atform.claude.com/docs/en/agents-and-tools/tool-use/tool-search-tool) support this natively; check your provider's documentation for an equivalent. When available, you may prefer the platform's tool s… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/develop/connect-local-servers …secure, controlled access to local resources and tools. Many clients support MCP, enabling diverse integration possibilities across different platforms and applications. This guide demonstrates how… Connect to remote MCP Servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/develop/connect-remote-servers …ojects with real-time access to external resources. Many clients now support remote MCP servers, enabling a wide range of integration possibilities. This guide demonstrates how to connect to remote M… What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/getting-started/intro …take actions on the user's behalf when necessary. ## Broad ecosystem support MCP is an open protocol supported across a wide range of clients and servers. AI assistants like [Claude](https://claude.… Architecture overview Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/learn/architecture …This layer includes: * **Discovery**: Lets clients query a server's supported protocol versions, capabilities, and identity through the `server/discover` request * **Server features**: Enables serve… Understanding MCP clients Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/learn/client-concepts …dapt to user needs rather than following rigid patterns. Elicitation supports two modes: * **Form mode**: The server asks the client to collect structured data from the user. The request includes a…