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MCP host

What does “MCP host” mean?

MCP host: The AI application that creates MCP clients and decides which server capabilities to make available. A host can manage several clients, along with user consent and permissions for each connection.

MCP host visual guide: The AI application that creates MCP clients and decides which server capabilities to make available. A host can manage several clients, along with user consent and permissions for each connection.
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What is an example of “MCP host”?

A coding app acts as the host when it connects to a repository server and a separate issue tracker server.

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