Question 1

What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

Accepted Answer

MCP is a standard created by Anthropic that allows AI assistants (like Claude) to interact with external data sources and tools. Zuplo can transform any API into an MCP-compliant server.

Question 2

Why should I make my API MCP-compatible?

Accepted Answer

AI agents are the future of software interaction. By exposing your API via MCP, you allow AI assistants to call your services directly, opening new distribution channels and use cases.

Question 3

How does Zuplo enable MCP support?

Accepted Answer

Zuplo automatically generates the MCP manifest from your OpenAPI spec, mapping your endpoints to MCP 'tools' that AI agents can discover and invoke programmatically.

Question 4

Can I control which endpoints are exposed to AI agents?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You might not want AI calling destructive endpoints. Zuplo allows you to tag specific routes as MCP-enabled, giving you granular control over what AI can access.

Question 5

Is MCP secure?

Accepted Answer

MCP itself is a protocol; security depends on implementation. Zuplo enforces authentication (API keys, OAuth) on MCP endpoints just like any other API call, ensuring only authorized AI agents can invoke your services.

Question 6

Do I need to write custom code to support MCP?

Accepted Answer

No. If you already have an OpenAPI spec in Zuplo, MCP support is nearly automatic. Zuplo handles the translation layer between the MCP protocol and your existing REST API.

Question 7

Can AI agents handle rate limits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Zuplo's rate limiting applies to MCP requests just like any other traffic. You can even set specific limits for AI agents to prevent runaway costs if an agent loops.

Question 8

What AI tools support MCP?

Accepted Answer

Claude Desktop, Cline (VS Code extension), and other Anthropic-compatible tools support MCP. The ecosystem is growing rapidly as more AI platforms adopt the standard.

Question 9

How do I test my MCP server?

Accepted Answer

Zuplo provides preview URLs for every deployment. You can configure Claude Desktop to point at your Zuplo MCP endpoint and immediately test how the AI interacts with your API.

Question 10

Why use Zuplo for MCP instead of building it myself?

Accepted Answer

Building an MCP server from scratch requires understanding the protocol, handling auth, and maintaining compatibility. Zuplo abstracts this complexity, letting you focus on your core API logic.

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