> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.compozy.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Model Context Protocol

> Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standardized way to connect your Compozy workflows with external services and communication channels. It acts as a bridge that maintains context, memory, and state across different interactions, enabling more intelligent and contextual automation.

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<BrowseRegistry title="Browse Registry Servers" description="Discover pre-built MCP servers for development, data processing, and infrastructure management in the Compozy registry" icon="server" href="/registry/servers" />

## What is MCP?

MCP is an [open protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/introduction) that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs - think of it like a USB-C port for AI applications. Just as USB-C provides a standardized way to connect devices to various peripherals, MCP provides a standardized way to connect AI models to different data sources and tools. Compozy implements this protocol to provide you with a robust and standardized integration system.

```yaml theme={"dark"}
mcp_servers:
  - id: example_service
    use: mcp(compozy/mcp-servers:mcp-server-example)
    command: "npx -y @compozy/mcp-server-example"
    config:
      api_key: "{{ env.API_KEY }}"
```

## Core Features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Connection" icon="plug">
    MCP servers establish secure connections with external services, ensuring reliable and protected communication channels.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Context Management" icon="brain-circuit">
    Maintain conversation history and state across interactions, allowing for more natural and continuous workflows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Protocol Translation" icon="circle-nodes">
    Convert between MCP and service-specific protocols, enabling seamless integration with different platforms and services.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Memory Handling" icon="database">
    Manage and persist relevant information through built-in memory systems, ensuring data consistency and availability.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Real-time Processing" icon="bolt">
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  </Card>

  <Card title="Extensible Architecture" icon="boxes-stacked">
    Add new capabilities and custom handlers through a modular plugin system.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Key Points

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Standard" icon="book-open">
    Built on an open protocol specification that anyone can implement and contribute to.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Community Driven" icon="users">
    Share and reuse MCP servers across projects, fostering a collaborative ecosystem.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Language Agnostic" icon="code">
    Implement MCP servers in any programming language while maintaining protocol compatibility.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Enterprise Ready" icon="building">
    Production-grade security, monitoring, and scaling capabilities built-in.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Developer First" icon="code">
    Simple to integrate with existing codebases and development workflows.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Future Proof" icon="rocket">
    Designed to evolve with AI advancement while maintaining backward compatibility.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Next Steps

* Learn about [MCP Servers](/core/mcp/servers)
* Explore [Context Management](/core/mcp/context)
* See [Real-world Examples](/core/mcp/examples)
* Review the [API Reference](/core/mcp/api)