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MCP Server Registry

Reviewed 19 July 2026 Canonical definition Part of: MCP & Agent Protocol Terms →

An MCP server registry is a catalogued inventory of available MCP servers within an organisation, recording each server's endpoint, supported tools, required permissions, and governance status. A registry enables agents to discover and connect to approved MCP servers dynamically and allows operators to enforce a whitelist of authorised servers.

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What is MCP Server Registry?

An MCP server registry is a catalogued inventory of available MCP servers within an organisation, recording each server's endpoint, supported tools, required permissions, and governance status.

Why does MCP Server Registry matter for AI agents?

A registry enables agents to discover and connect to approved MCP servers dynamically and allows operators to enforce a whitelist of authorised servers.

Which terms are related to MCP Server Registry?

Closely related concepts include MCP (Model Context Protocol), MCP Server Discovery, Governance API, MCP Marketplace. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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