Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open integration protocol that enables Framer Server API.AI agents to discover and use external tools, resources, and actions through MCP servers. If you want to connect your Claude Code, Codex, Cursor or other AI to Framer check out Framer External Agents.

An MCP client is the part of an app or MCP server and requests tools, resources, or prompts using Model Context Protocol (MCP).agent that connects to an

An MCP host is the application that runs one or more MCP clients, manages connections, and makes responses from connected MCP servers available to the user or model.

A local MCP server is an MCP server that runs on the same machine as the MCP host, usually for low-latency access to local files, apps, or developer tools.

A remote MCP server is an MCP server reached over a network instead of running locally, often requiring explicit authentication and a defined transport.

A hosted MCP server is a remote MCP server operated by a provider, letting an MCP client connect to tools or data without installing the server locally.