Hosted MCP Server

A hosted MCP server is a remote MCP server operated by a provider, letting an MCP client connect to tools or data without installing the server locally.

Related terms

Related terms

  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)

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    To connect Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Grok, or another AI tool to Framer, explore Framer External Agents.

    Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI agents connect to tools and data through MCP servers. In Framer, agents can use MCP to work with the Framer Server API.

  • MCP Server

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    An MCP Server is a service that implements the Model Context Protocol, making external capabilities available to compatible AI agents.

  • MCP Client

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    An MCP client is the part of an app or MCP server and requests tools, resources, or prompts using Model Context Protocol (MCP).agent that connects to an

  • Local MCP Server

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    A local MCP server is an MCP server that runs on the same machine as the MCP host, usually for low-latency access to local files, apps, or developer tools.

  • Remote MCP Server

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    A remote MCP server is an MCP server reached over a network instead of running locally, often requiring explicit authentication and a defined transport.

  • MCP Authentication

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    MCP authentication is the process of verifying identity when an MCP client connects to a remote MCP server, usually before permissions or tool access are granted.