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MCP transport

What does “MCP transport” mean?

MCP transport: The channel that carries messages between an MCP client and server. Standard input and output (stdio) can connect a locally launched process, while Streamable HTTP carries requests over HTTP.

MCP transport visual guide: The channel that carries messages between an MCP client and server. Standard input and output (stdio) can connect a locally launched process, while Streamable HTTP carries requests over HTTP.
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What is an example of “MCP transport”?

A desktop editor launches a local server over stdio and connects to a hosted service over Streamable HTTP.

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