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Overview

MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server Tools connect your agents to external MCP servers, automatically discovering all available tools. Instead of configuring each tool manually, point to an MCP server URL and all its tools become available instantly.

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Why Use MCP Tools?

Dynamic Discovery: Tools are discovered automatically when agents run—no manual configuration needed. One MCP server can provide dozens of tools. Community Ecosystem: Connect to popular services like Tavily Search, GitHub, Slack, Google Drive, PostgreSQL, and more through standardized MCP servers.

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Creating an MCP Server Tool

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1. Start Creation

  • Click Tools in the sidebar → New Tool → Select MCP Server

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2. Configure

Tool Name: Descriptive name like “Tavily Search” or “GitHub Tools” Description: What the server provides and when to use it Server URL: The MCP server endpoint 
https://mcp.tavily.com
API Key (Optional): Enter if the server requires authentication
Use HTTPS (https://) or WSS (wss://) in production. HTTP/WS only for local development.

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3. Verify Server

Click Verify Server. The system connects to the server and shows discovered tools. Verification is required before saving.

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4. Create Tool

Click Create Tool. You’ll be redirected to the Tools page.

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Using MCP Tools

Assign the MCP tool to your agent in the agent’s Tools section. When the agent runs, it automatically discovers and uses all tools from the server. Example: Connect Tavily MCP server → Agent gains web_search, news_search, and research_query tools automatically.

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Best Practices

Descriptive Names: Use clear names like “Tavily Web Search”, not “MCP Server 1” Verify Before Saving: Required step ensures the server is accessible and working Use HTTPS in Production: Only use HTTP for local development

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Troubleshooting

Connection Failed: Verify URL, check network/firewall, ensure correct protocol No Tools Discovered: Confirm server implements MCP correctly, check server health Tool Errors: Verify agent parameters match tool schema, check server logs

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Finding MCP Servers

Browse official servers at github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers or search GitHub for “mcp-server”.

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Next Steps

Assign Tools to Agents

Configure agent tool access

Test Your Agents

Test agents before production