MCP Python SDK FAQs

Question 1

What are the key features of the MCP Python SDK?

Accepted Answer

The SDK allows you to build MCP clients and servers, expose resources, prompts, and tools to LLMs, use standard transports (stdio, SSE), handle MCP protocol messages, and integrate with Claude Desktop.

Question 2

What are Resources and Tools in MCP?

Accepted Answer

Resources are used to expose data to LLMs, similar to GET endpoints in a REST API. Tools allow LLMs to take actions or perform computations via your server, like POST endpoints. Both are key for effective LLM interaction.

Question 3

What is the MCP Python SDK?

Accepted Answer

It's a Python library that implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling applications to provide structured context to Large Language Models (LLMs) in a standardized way.

Question 4

How does MCP help with LLM development?

Accepted Answer

MCP separates the concern of providing context to the LLM from the LLM interaction itself. This allows you to focus on building the core functionality of your LLM-powered application, without worrying about the complexities of context management.

Question 5

How can I get started with the MCP Python SDK?

Accepted Answer

You can install the SDK using `pip install mcp`. The documentation provides quickstart examples for creating simple MCP servers and clients to help you learn more.

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