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MCP Inspector Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/tools/inspector …ications received from the server ## Best practices ### Development workflow 1. Start Development * Launch Inspector with your server * Verify basic connectivity * Check capability negotia… Security Best Practices Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2025-11-25/tutorials/security/security_best_practices …friction on revocation: revoking a max-privilege token disrupts all workflows * Audit noise: single omnibus scope masks user intent per operation * Privilege chaining: attacker can immediately invok… Build an MCP client Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/develop/build-client …* Get responses from Claude ## How it works Here's a high-level workflow schema: ```mermaid theme={null} --- config: theme: neutral --- sequenceDiagram actor User participant Client… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/develop/connect-local-servers …-server.md)** > > Create custom MCP servers tailored to your specific workflows and > integrations > **[Connect to remote servers](/docs/2026-07-28/develop/connect-remote-servers.md)** > > Learn how… Connect to remote MCP Servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/develop/connect-remote-servers …laude directly to the tools and data sources that matter most to your workflows, enabling Claude to operate within your favorite software and draw insights from the complete context of your external t… What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/getting-started/intro …local files, databases), tools (e.g. search engines, calculators) and workflows (e.g. specialized prompts)—enabling them to access key information and perform tasks. Think of MCP like a USB-C port fo… Understanding MCP clients Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/learn/client-concepts …rs to request LLM completions through the client, enabling an agentic workflow. This approach puts the client in complete control of user permissions and security measures. Sampling is deprecated as o… Understanding MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/learn/server-concepts …re, referencing available resources and tools to create comprehensive workflows. Similar to resources, prompts support parameter completion to help users discover valid argument values. **Protocol op… Debugging Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tools/debugging …nel to inspect: * Message payloads * Connection timing ## Debugging workflow ### Development cycle 1. Initial Development * Use [Inspector](/docs/2026-07-28/tools/inspector.md) for basic testin… Recipes Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tools/inspector/recipes …nnection-daemon) before using it on a shared machine. ## Development workflow A loop that works well in practice: **1. Start with the CLI** `--method initialize` confirms the server starts, handsh… Local Server Security Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tutorials/security/local-server-security …ect-local-servers.md)** > > Set up local servers in your client — the workflow this guide secures Security Best Practices Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/2026-07-28/tutorials/security/security_best_practices …ple requests mint an explicit handle, such as a shopping cart ID or a workflow ID, and receive it back as an ordinary tool argument on each request. State handle hijacking is an attack vector where an… Build an MCP client Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/develop/build-client …* Get responses from Claude ## How it works Here's a high-level workflow schema: ```mermaid theme={null} --- config: theme: neutral --- sequenceDiagram actor User participant Client… Connect to local MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/develop/connect-local-servers …-server.md)** > > Create custom MCP servers tailored to your specific workflows and > integrations > **[Connect to remote servers](/docs/draft/develop/connect-remote-servers.md)** > > Learn how to co… Connect to remote MCP Servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/develop/connect-remote-servers …laude directly to the tools and data sources that matter most to your workflows, enabling Claude to operate within your favorite software and draw insights from the complete context of your external t… What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/getting-started/intro …local files, databases), tools (e.g. search engines, calculators) and workflows (e.g. specialized prompts)—enabling them to access key information and perform tasks. Think of MCP like a USB-C port fo… Understanding MCP clients Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/learn/client-concepts …rs to request LLM completions through the client, enabling an agentic workflow. This approach puts the client in complete control of user permissions and security measures. Sampling is deprecated as o… Understanding MCP servers Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/learn/server-concepts …re, referencing available resources and tools to create comprehensive workflows. Similar to resources, prompts support parameter completion to help users discover valid argument values. **Protocol op… Debugging Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/tools/debugging …nel to inspect: * Message payloads * Connection timing ## Debugging workflow ### Development cycle 1. Initial Development * Use [Inspector](/docs/draft/tools/inspector.md) for basic testing… Recipes Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/tools/inspector/recipes …nnection-daemon) before using it on a shared machine. ## Development workflow A loop that works well in practice: **1. Start with the CLI** `--method initialize` confirms the server starts, handsh… Local Server Security Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/tutorials/security/local-server-security …ect-local-servers.md)** > > Set up local servers in your client — the workflow this guide secures Security Best Practices Model Context Protocol · in the page docs/draft/tutorials/security/security_best_practices …ple requests mint an explicit handle, such as a shopping cart ID or a workflow ID, and receive it back as an ordinary tool argument on each request. State handle hijacking is an attack vector where an… MCP Apps Model Context Protocol · in the page extensions/apps/overview …hout requiring the user to ask "what's the status now?" **Multi-step workflows.** Approving expense reports, reviewing code changes, or triaging issues involves examining items one by one. An MCP App… OAuth Client Credentials Model Context Protocol · in the page extensions/auth/oauth-client-credentials …** invoke MCP servers as part of automated build, test, or deployment workflows * **Server-to-server integrations** connect two backend systems where there's no end user involved * **Daemon processes*… Authorization Extensions Model Context Protocol · in the page extensions/auth/overview …a human in the loop. Background services, CI pipelines, and automated workflows need to authenticate without interactive user consent flows. * **Enterprise environments** often have centralized identi… Extensions Overview Model Context Protocol · in the page extensions/overview …| - | | [Skills over MCP](/extensions/skills/overview.md) | Discover workflow instructions and read supporting files through MCP resources. | See the [Skills overview](/extensions/skills/overview.md… Skills Model Context Protocol · in the page extensions/skills/overview …r Skills over MCP. The Skills extension allows MCP servers to expose workflow instructions and supporting files to clients. Clients can discover available skills, retrieve their metadata, and read th… Tasks Model Context Protocol · in the page extensions/tasks/overview …model training jobs that take minutes or hours. **Human-in-the-loop workflows.** Approval gates, review steps, or any operation that pauses for user confirmation. The task moves to `input_required`… How to Automate Publishing with GitHub Actions Model Context Protocol · in the page registry/github-actions …ithub.com/modelcontextprotocol/registry/issues). ## Step 1: Create a Workflow File In your server project directory, create a `.github/workflows/publish-mcp.yml` file. Here is an example for npm-bas… SEP-1034: Support default values for all primitive types in elicitation schemas Model Context Protocol · in the page seps/1034--support-default-values-for-all-primitive-types-in …com/chughtapan/fast-agent/pull/2) * A demo with the above email reply workflow: [https://asciinema.org/a/X7aQZjT2B5jVwn9dJ9sqQVkOM](https://asciinema.org/a/X7aQZjT2B5jVwn9dJ9sqQVkOM) ## Specification… SEP-1686: Tasks Model Context Protocol · in the page seps/1686-tasks …/2663-tasks-extension.md)). This SEP improves support for task-based workflows in the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It introduces both the **task primitive** and the associated **task ID**, which can… SEP-2322: Multi Round-Trip Requests Model Context Protocol · in the page seps/2322-MRTR …l needs to send an elicitation request in order to make progress, the workflow works like this: 1. Client sends tool call request. For this example, let's assume that the load balancers happen to… SEP-2484: Require Conformance Tests for Standards Track SEPs to Reach Final Status Model Context Protocol · in the page seps/2484-conformance-tests-required-for-final-seps …des). The following are **exempt**: * **Process SEPs** (governance, workflow, community structure) * **Informational SEPs** (guidelines, best practices without normative force) * **Standards Track S… SEP-2567: Sessionless MCP via Explicit State Handles Model Context Protocol · in the page seps/2567-sessionless-mcp …art existing implicitly per-session. This generalizes to any stateful workflow — a Playwright browser instance, a database transaction, an open file descriptor. 4. **Mutable list endpoints.** `tools/… SEP-2640: Skills Extension Model Context Protocol · in the page seps/2640-skills-extension …directory of files (minimally a `SKILL.md`) that provides structured workflow instructions to an agent. This extension specifies that each file in a skill directory is exposed as an MCP resource, con… Specification Enhancement Proposals (SEPs) Model Context Protocol · in the page seps/index …Extensions Track | 2025-11-21 | | [SEP-1850](/seps/1850-pr-based-sep-workflow.md) | PR-Based SEP Workflow | Final | Process | 2025-11-20 | | [SEP-1730](/seps/1730-sdks-tiering-system.md) | SDKs Tieri… Specification Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/2024-11-05/index …an AI-powered IDE, enhancing a chat interface, or creating custom AI workflows, MCP provides a standardized way to connect LLMs with the context they need. This specification defines the authoritati… Specification Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/2025-03-26/index …an AI-powered IDE, enhancing a chat interface, or creating custom AI workflows, MCP provides a standardized way to connect LLMs with the context they need. This specification defines the authoritati… Elicitation Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/2025-06-18/client/elicitation …ion Model Elicitation in MCP allows servers to implement interactive workflows by enabling user input requests to occur *nested* inside other MCP server features. Implementations are free to expose… Specification Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/2025-06-18/index …an AI-powered IDE, enhancing a chat interface, or creating custom AI workflows, MCP provides a standardized way to connect LLMs with the context they need. This specification defines the authoritati… Elicitation Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/2025-11-25/client/elicitation …ion Model Elicitation in MCP allows servers to implement interactive workflows by enabling user input requests to occur *nested* inside other MCP server features. Implementations are free to expose… Specification Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/2025-11-25/index …an AI-powered IDE, enhancing a chat interface, or creating custom AI workflows, MCP provides a standardized way to connect LLMs with the context they need. This specification defines the authoritati… Multi Round-Trip Requests Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/2026-07-28/basic/patterns/mrtr …putRequiredResult` responses on any other client requests. ### Basic Workflow The basic workflow describes how a server can request additional input from the client as part of a client-server reques… Key Changes Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/2026-07-28/changelog …tprotocol/pull/2596)). ## Process changes 1. Formalize PR-based SEP workflow with markdown files in `seps/` directory, PR-derived numbering, sponsor responsibilities, and status management via PR la… Elicitation Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/2026-07-28/client/elicitation …ion Model Elicitation in MCP allows servers to implement interactive workflows by enabling user input requests to occur *nested* inside other MCP server features. Implementations are free to expose… Specification Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/2026-07-28/index …an AI-powered IDE, enhancing a chat interface, or creating custom AI workflows, MCP provides a standardized way to connect LLMs with the context they need. This specification defines the authoritati… Multi Round-Trip Requests Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/draft/basic/patterns/mrtr …putRequiredResult` responses on any other client requests. ### Basic Workflow The basic workflow describes how a server can request additional input from the client as part of a client-server reques… Elicitation Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/draft/client/elicitation …ion Model Elicitation in MCP allows servers to implement interactive workflows by enabling user input requests to occur *nested* inside other MCP server features. Implementations are free to expose… Specification Model Context Protocol · in the page specification/draft/index …an AI-powered IDE, enhancing a chat interface, or creating custom AI workflows, MCP provides a standardized way to connect LLMs with the context they need. This specification defines the authoritati…