Using MCP tools
Introduced 3.0
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol standard that provides a standardized way for AI models to connect to external data sources and tools. OpenSearch integrates with MCP, enabling agents to use external tools and data sources through MCP servers.
Connecting to external MCP servers expands agent capabilities to include the following functionality:
- Using the tools provided by MCP servers
- Filtering available tools based on your application needs
- Implementing secure authentication and authorization for tool access
- Interacting with various tools through a consistent, standardized interface
To start using MCP, see Connecting to an external MCP server.