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Overview

Overview

MCP (Model Context Protocol) extends agent capabilities by providing external tools through a standardized interface. MCP servers allow your agents to access a wide range of functionality beyond their built-in capabilities, including:

  • Web Content Retrieval - Fetch and process content from URLs
  • File System Access - Read, write, and manipulate files
  • Database Operations - Query and manage data stores
  • Custom Integrations - Connect to APIs, internal tools, and specialized services

The Idun Agent Platform supports MCP integration through multiple approaches, giving you flexibility in how you deploy and manage these capabilities.

Integration Approaches

Docker MCP Toolkit

The Docker MCP Toolkit provides pre-built MCP servers packaged as Docker containers. This approach is ideal for quickly adding common capabilities like web fetching, file system access, and more without writing custom code.

Best for:

  • Quick prototyping and getting started
  • Using community-maintained MCP servers
  • Standardized tools with minimal configuration

Get Started with Docker MCP →

Custom MCP Servers

Host your own MCP servers, either self-hosted or available online. This approach gives you complete control over the MCP server implementation, allowing you to create specialized tools tailored to your specific needs.

Best for:

  • Custom business logic and integrations
  • Proprietary data sources or APIs
  • Advanced security or compliance requirements
  • Specialized functionality not available in pre-built servers

Learn About Custom MCP Servers →

How MCP Works

When integrated with the Idun Platform:

  1. Configuration - Define MCP servers in the Manager UI with transport settings and connection details
  2. Discovery - The agent engine discovers available tools from each configured MCP server
  3. Invocation - During conversation, agents can invoke MCP tools as needed to fulfill requests
  4. Response - Tool results are passed back to the agent for processing and response generation

Next Steps

Choose the integration approach that best fits your needs: