MCP Central Documentation

Welcome to the official documentation for MCP Central. Here you will find detailed guides, API references, and integration examples to help you get started with MCP servers and the registry.

Documentation Sections

Getting Started

Sign up for an account on MCP Central.
Browse the use cases to see how MCP servers can be applied.
Read the tutorials for step-by-step integration guides.
Explore the glossary for key terms and concepts.

What is an MCP Server?

An MCP server is a standards-based service that exposes tools and resources via the Model Context Protocol. MCP servers enable interoperability between AI agents, applications, and services by providing a consistent API for tool invocation and data access.

See glossary: MCP server

How the Registry Works

The MCP Registry is a directory of available MCP servers. It allows users and agents to discover, evaluate, and connect to servers based on capabilities, trust, and documentation.

Explore registry use cases

Authentication & Security

MCP Central supports multiple authentication methods, including OAuth2 and API keys. Security best practices include:

Use strong, unique credentials for each integration
Review server permissions before granting access
Monitor usage and audit logs regularly

See FAQ: Security

Integration Patterns

MCP servers can be integrated into workflows using RESTful API calls, webhooks, or direct agent invocation. Example integration:

POST /api/servers/invoke
Content-Type: application/json

{
  "server": "example-mcp-server",
  "tool": "get_forecast",
  "arguments": {
    "city": "San Francisco",
    "days": 5
  }
}

Response:

{
  "result": {
    "forecast": [
      {"day": "Monday", "temp": 68},
      {"day": "Tuesday", "temp": 70}
    ]
  }
}

See FAQ: API usage