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Streamable HTTP

What does “Streamable HTTP” mean?

Streamable HTTP: An MCP transport that uses HTTP requests, with optional streamed server responses.

Streamable HTTP visual guide: An MCP transport that uses HTTP requests, with optional streamed server responses.
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What is an example of “Streamable HTTP”?

A client sends requests to a hosted MCP endpoint over HTTPS.

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