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MCP resources

Also called MCP resource

What does “MCP resources” mean?

MCP resources: Data an MCP server makes available for an application to read. A resource has a URI and can represent things like a file, document, or database record. Tools expose callable operations.

MCP resources visual guide: Data an MCP server makes available for an application to read. A resource has a URI and can represent things like a file, document, or database record. Tools expose callable operations.
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What is an example of “MCP resources”?

A repository server exposes a README as a resource that an assistant can read before answering questions about setup.

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