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.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.Creating an MCP Server Tool
1. Start Creation
- Click Tools in the sidebar → New Tool → Select MCP Server
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 endpointUse HTTPS (
https://) or WSS (wss://) in production. HTTP/WS only for local
development.3. Verify Server
Click Verify Server. The system connects to the server and shows discovered tools. Verification is required before saving.4. Create Tool
Click Create Tool. You’ll be redirected to the Tools page.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 gainsweb_search, news_search, and research_query tools automatically.