MCP overview in SourceCraft Code Assistant

The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is a standard that extends Code Assistant features, enabling it to connect to external tools and services. MCP servers provide additional tools and resources that allow Code Assistant to handle tasks outside its native functionality, including access to databases, user APIs, and specialized features.

• Using the MCP in SourceCraft Code Assistant: Complete guide to configuring, enabling, and managing MCP servers in Code Assistant. It covers server configuration, tool approval, and troubleshooting.
• What is MCP: Explanation of the MCP, its client-server architecture, and how it enables AI systems to communicate with external tools.
• MCP server transports: STDIO, Streamable HTTP, and SSE: Comprehensive comparison of local (STDIO) and remote (Streamable HTTP and legacy SSE) transport methods, covering deployment details for each approach.
• What makes MCP different from the REST API: Analysis of the fundamental differences between the MCP and REST APIs, explaining how they work at different abstraction levels for AI systems.
• Recommended MCP servers: List of verified and recommended MCP servers for Code Assistant, including a Context7 setup guide.