MCP Servers FAQ

Answers to common questions about MCP servers and AI execution safety.

FAQ / People Also Ask

Q1: What is an MCP server? A: A system defining AI’s actions, permissions, and logging for safe, predictable execution.

Q2: Why can’t AI call APIs directly? A: Direct access is unpredictable; MCP servers enforce permissions, validate inputs, and log actions.

Q3: How do MCP servers help workflow automation? A: AI interprets context, MCP servers ensure only allowed actions run, making workflows adaptable and auditable.

Q4: How do MCP servers help AI agents? A: They provide structure, boundaries, and auditing for reliable agent behavior.

Q5: Are MCP servers a security feature? A: Not primarily, but they improve security through controlled execution.

Q6: Why should teams care about MCP servers? A: They are foundational infrastructure enabling trustworthy, auditable, and scalable AI.