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title: MCP Overview
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sidebar_label: MCP Overview
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# Model Context Protocol (MCP)
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The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a standard for extending Roo Code's capabilities by connecting to external tools and services. MCP servers provide additional tools and resources that help Roo accomplish tasks beyond its built-in capabilities, such as accessing databases, custom APIs, and specialized functionality.
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## MCP Documentation
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This documentation is organized into several sections:
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* [**Using MCP in Roo Code**](/features/mcp/using-mcp-in-roo) - Comprehensive guide to configuring, enabling, and managing MCP servers with Roo Code. Includes server settings, tool approval, and troubleshooting.
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* [**What is MCP?**](/features/mcp/what-is-mcp) - Clear explanation of the Model Context Protocol, its client-server architecture, and how it enables AI systems to interact with external tools.
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* [**STDIO & SSE Transports**](/features/mcp/server-transports) - Detailed comparison of local (STDIO) and remote (SSE) transport mechanisms with deployment considerations for each approach.
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* [**MCP vs API**](/features/mcp/mcp-vs-api) - Analysis of the fundamental distinction between MCP and REST APIs, explaining how they operate at different layers of abstraction for AI systems.
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* [**Recommended MCP Servers**](/features/mcp/recommended-mcp-servers) - Curated list of tested and recommended MCP servers for Roo Code, including a setup guide for Context7.
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