MCP
MCP Transport
The communication layer between an MCP client and server.
In depth
The communication layer between an MCP client and server. The two standard transports are stdio (the client spawns the server as a child process and communicates via stdin/stdout) and HTTP with Server-Sent Events (the server runs as a web service). Stdio is simpler and used for local development. HTTP/SSE is used for remote servers, shared team infrastructure, and production deployments.
Example
In practice, developers reach for MCP Transport when they need the capability described above as part of an AI feature or workflow.
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FAQ
What is MCP Transport?
The communication layer between an MCP client and server.
Why does MCP Transport matter for AI developers?
MCP Transport sits in the MCP part of the AI stack. Understanding it helps you make better decisions when building, debugging, and shipping AI features.
Where can I learn more about MCP Transport?
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Related terms
MCP
Stdio Transport
The default communication method between MCP clients and servers.
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MCP Client
An application that connects to MCP servers to use the tools, resources, and prompts they expose.
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