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MCP client

What does “MCP client” mean?

MCP client: The component inside an MCP host that maintains a connection to one MCP server. It negotiates capabilities and sends requests to discover or use what the server offers.

MCP client visual guide: The component inside an MCP host that maintains a connection to one MCP server. It negotiates capabilities and sends requests to discover or use what the server offers.
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What is an example of “MCP client”?

An editor can create one client for a file server and another for a database server.

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