What are MCPs?

What is MCP?

MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard protocol that allows AI agents and workflows to connect to external tools and services.

Benefits

βœ… No-Code: Connect tools without programming βœ… Secure: OAuth and encrypted credentials βœ… Extensive: 2,673+ integrations available βœ… Flexible: Use in agents, workflows, and workforce βœ… Reliable: Built-in error handling and retries

How MCPs Work

In Agents

  1. Add tools to agent configuration

  2. Agent can call tools during conversations

  3. Results returned to agent automatically

  4. Agent uses data to respond intelligently

In Workflows

  1. Add integration nodes to workflow

  2. Configure authentication

  3. Map inputs and outputs

  4. Execute as part of automation

In Workforce

  1. Assign tools to specific team agents

  2. Agents use tools as needed

  3. Share results across team

  4. Coordinate tool usage

Integration Types

Pre-built MCPs (2,673)

Ready-to-use integrations for popular services:

  • Communication (Slack, Email, Teams)

  • Data (Google Drive, Sheets, Databases)

  • CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot)

  • Development (GitHub, Jira)

  • And 2,600+ more

Custom Integrations

Build your own:

Authentication

  • Most secure method

  • No password sharing

  • Granular permissions

  • Automatic token refresh

API Keys

  • Simple setup

  • Copy/paste key

  • Stored encrypted

  • Good for internal tools

Basic Auth

  • Username/password

  • For legacy systems

  • Encrypted storage

Getting Started


Questions? See Integration FAQs

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