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MCP sampling

What does “MCP sampling” mean?

MCP sampling: An MCP capability that lets a server request model generation through the connected client, subject to host controls.

MCP sampling visual guide: An MCP capability that lets a server request model generation through the connected client, subject to host controls.
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What is an example of “MCP sampling”?

A server asks the host to summarize selected records without holding its own model API key.

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See also

Model Context ProtocolTermMCP serverTermMCP clientTermMCP capability negotiationTermMCP promptsTerm

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