Cortex FAQs

Question 1

What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a standardized protocol that allows applications to provide context for LLMs in a secure and efficient manner. It separates the concerns of providing context and tools from the actual LLM interaction.

Question 2

What can I expose using Cortex?

Accepted Answer

With Cortex, you can expose Resources (read-only data), Tools (executable functions), and Prompts (reusable templates) to LLMs, allowing them to interact with your application in a structured way.

Question 3

What is Cortex?

Accepted Answer

Cortex is a Go library that helps you build Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers declaratively, enabling you to easily expose tools, resources, and prompts for LLM integration.

Question 4

What transports does Cortex support?

Accepted Answer

Cortex supports both stdio and Server-Sent Events (SSE) transports, making it suitable for both command-line tools and web applications.

Question 5

Does Cortex support extending server capabilities?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cortex features a plugin system that allows you to extend the server's capabilities and add custom functionality.

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