> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.agentbase.sh/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# MCP (Model Context Protocol)

> Connect agents to external tools, APIs, and services using the open Model Context Protocol standard

> Connect external tools and services using Model Context Protocol

> MCP (Model Context Protocol) allows agents to access your external tools, APIs, and databases seamlessly. Learn more at [modelcontextprotocol.io](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/docs/getting-started/intro).

## Basic Usage

```javascript theme={null} theme={null}
const response = await agentbase.runAgent({
  message: "Get customer data for user ID 12345",
  mcpServers: [
    {
      serverName: "customer-api",
      serverUrl: "https://api.yourcompany.com/mcp"
    }
  ]
});
```

## Common Use Cases

**Database Integration:**

```javascript theme={null} theme={null}
mcpServers: [{ 
  serverName: "company-db", 
  serverUrl: "https://db-mcp.yourcompany.com" 
}]
```

**API Integration:**

```javascript theme={null} theme={null}
mcpServers: [{ 
  serverName: "inventory-api", 
  serverUrl: "https://inventory-mcp.yourcompany.com" 
}]
```

**Multiple MCP Servers:**

```javascript theme={null} theme={null}
mcpServers: [
  { serverName: "crm-tools", serverUrl: "https://crm-mcp.yourcompany.com" },
  { serverName: "payment-gateway", serverUrl: "https://payments-mcp.yourcompany.com" }
]
```

## MCP Server Requirements

Your MCP server needs:

* HTTP endpoint accepting MCP-formatted requests
* Tool definitions with parameters
* Authentication handling
* Standard response format

<Tip>
  **Pro tip**: Start with simple MCP integrations and gradually add complexity. Test MCP server connectivity and tool availability before deploying to production.
</Tip>