MCP Authentication
MCP Authentication: Step by Step Guide and Security Best Practices
How Does Model Context Protocol Handle Authorization and Authentication? Model context protocol (MCP) defines an authorization mechanism that enables clients to access restricted MCP servers on behalf of a resource owner. This mechanism operates at the transport layer and is for HTTP-based interactions. When implemented, MCP clients act as OAuth 2.1 clients, and protected MCP […]
Model Context Protocol: Principles, Use Cases, and Key Technologies
What Is Model Context Protocol (MCP)? Model Context Protocol (MCP) by Anthropic is an open specification proposed by Anthropic, which enables AI models, agents, and supporting infrastructure to share and manage context. MCP defines a set of message formats and APIs that formalize how context, which can include state, instructions, or data, is communicated between […]