Router FAQs

Question 1

What is the 'Tool Execution Proxy' feature?

Accepted Answer

The Tool Execution Proxy allows users to remotely execute commands and tools on target MCP servers directly through the MCP Router. This simplifies the management and operation of distributed MCP services.

Question 2

What are the main prerequisites for using MCP Router?

Accepted Answer

To set up and run MCP Router, you will need Python 3.11 or higher, along with access and API keys for Alibaba Cloud's DashScope (for embedding models) and DashVector (for the vector database).

Question 3

How does MCP Router facilitate service discovery?

Accepted Answer

It employs a sophisticated backend discovery service that utilizes vector-based similarity search. This system, powered by Alibaba Cloud's DashVector and embedding models, enables precise registration and search for MCP services.

Question 4

What is MCP Router?

Accepted Answer

MCP Router is a specialized tool designed for Model Control Protocol (MCP) services. It acts as a central hub for intelligent service discovery and secure proxying of tool executions on remote MCP servers.

Question 5

Is MCP Router compliant with the Model Control Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, MCP Router is developed to be fully compliant with the official Model Control Protocol (MCP) specification. This ensures seamless and reliable interoperability with other MCP-enabled services and tools.

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