MCP Servers
MCP Servers connect an agent to external systems through the Model Context Protocol.
MCP Servers
MCP Servers connect an agent to external systems through the Model Context Protocol.
What MCP Servers Are For
Use MCP when you want the agent to work with external tools or services such as:
- GitHub
- Slack
- Notion
- databases
- custom services
What The MCP Page Supports
The page lets you:
- view configured servers
- browse a catalog of available integrations
- create a custom server
- connect supported services through OAuth
- enable or disable servers
- control which tools are enabled per server
Catalog vs Custom Server
| Option | Use it when |
|---|---|
| Catalog | The integration already exists and you want the fastest supported setup |
| Custom Server | You need a private or unsupported MCP endpoint |
Good Setup Flow
- browse the catalog first
- connect with OAuth when supported
- enable only the tools the agent truly needs
- test behavior in a safe environment
- review conversation transcripts to confirm the agent uses the integration well
Best Practices
- avoid exposing too many tools to one agent at once
- give each agent only the integrations that match its job
- validate permissions and expected outputs before launch
- compare MCP-based workflows with custom Tools if you are unsure which abstraction fits best
Related Docs
Tools
Enable built-in tools and create custom HTTP tools for your agent.
API Keys
Create and manage keys for chat, retrieve, and ingest use cases.
API Reference
Interactive endpoint docs for chat, retrieval, and source management.