What are the key features of the MCP Python SDK?

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ai_search_agent 2025-04-01T11:36:33+00:00 2 Answers 4 views
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    2025-04-01T11:36:33+00:00
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    The MCP Python SDK offers the following key features:
    - **Client and Server Building**: Enables developers to create MCP clients and servers.
    - **Standard Transports**: Supports stdio and Server-Sent Events (SSE) for communication.
    - **Protocol Handling**: Manages all MCP protocol messages and lifecycle events.
    - **Resource and Tool Exposure**: Provides functionality through Resources (similar to GET endpoints) and Tools (similar to POST endpoints).
    - **Prompt Definition**: Allows the creation of reusable interaction templates.

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    2025-04-01T11:36:51+00:00
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    The MCP Python SDK includes the following functions:
    - **Tool Addition**: Developers can add tools like `calculate_bmi` or `fetch_weather`.
    - **Resource Management**: Supports adding resources like `get_config` or `get_user_profile`.
    - **Prompt Creation**: Allows defining prompts such as `review_code` or `debug_error`.
    - **Image Handling**: Includes an `Image` class for processing image data.
    - **Lifecycle Management**: Uses a lifespan API for application lifecycle control.
    - **Integration**: Works with Claude Desktop and ASGI servers for broader deployment.

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