Questions
Common questions.
What is MCP Server Discovery?
MCP server discovery is the process by which an AI client or agent learns which MCP servers are available, what capabilities they expose, and how to connect to them.
How is MCP Server Discovery used in production?
Discovery can be static (pre-configured server lists), dynamic (registry-based lookups), or marketplace-driven. Discovery determines which tools an agent can reach at runtime, and therefore which actions it can take.
Which terms are related to MCP Server Discovery?
Closely related concepts include MCP Server Registry, MCP Authorization, MCP Marketplace, MCP Sampling. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.
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