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MCP Resources

Resources provide read-only data to AI assistants. Unlike tools (which perform actions), resources simply expose information — configuration files, database records, logs, documentation, or any other data your application manages.

Registering Resources

Basic Resource

Resource URIs

Resources are identified by URIs. Use a scheme that makes sense for your domain:

Practical Examples

What’s Next

Tools

Build tools the AI can call

Transports

Deploy your MCP server