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# https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction
https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/server
https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/client
https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/concepts/tools
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Here is a summary of the provided pages from the Model Context Protocol (MCP) documentation:
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### **Introduction to MCP**
- MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to large language models (LLMs), akin to how USB-C standardizes device connectivity[^1].
- It enables:
- Pre-built integrations for LLMs to connect with data and tools.
- Flexibility in switching between LLM providers.
- Secure data handling within user infrastructure[^1].
- MCP follows a **client-server architecture**:
- **MCP Hosts**: Applications like Claude Desktop or IDEs that access data via MCP.
- **MCP Clients**: Protocol clients maintaining connections with servers.
- **MCP Servers**: Lightweight programs exposing specific capabilities through MCP.
- **Local Data Sources** and **Remote Services**: Securely accessed by servers[^1].
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### **Quickstart: Server**
- This guide demonstrates building an MCP weather server that provides tools for fetching weather forecasts and alerts, connecting it to a host like Claude for Desktop[^2].
- **Core Concepts**:
- **Resources**: File-like data accessible by clients.
- **Tools**: Functions callable by LLMs with user approval.
- **Prompts**: Templates for specific tasks[^2].
- Example implementation includes:
- Setting up a Python environment with the `uv` tool.
- Using the National Weather Service API to fetch weather data.
- Exposing tools like `get-alerts` and `get-forecast` for integration with hosts like Claude for Desktop[^2].
- The server is tested by configuring Claude for Desktop to recognize and interact with it via commands[^2].
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### **Quickstart: Client**
- This guide explains building an LLM-powered chatbot client capable of connecting to MCP servers[^3].
- Steps include:
- Setting up a Python project using `uv`.
- Storing API keys securely in environment files.
- Creating a client class to manage server connections and process queries[^3].
- Key functionalities:
- Connecting to MCP servers via Python or JavaScript scripts.
- Handling queries by leveraging available server tools and integrating responses into natural language outputs using LLMs like Claude[^3].
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### **Concepts: Tools**
- Tools are functions exposed by MCP servers, enabling LLMs to perform specific actions. These tools are defined programmatically and can be invoked securely with user consent[^1].
- Example use cases include automating workflows, accessing external APIs, or interacting with local/remote datasets through standardized interfaces[^1].
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This documentation provides comprehensive guidance on building both servers and clients using MCP, enabling seamless integration between LLMs and various data sources or tools.
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[^1]: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction
[^2]: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/server
[^3]: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/client
[^4]: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction
[^5]: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/server
[^6]: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/quickstart/client
[^7]: https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/concepts/tools