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# Installing and Setting Up MCP
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In this lesson, we'll learn how to enhance your Mastra agent with MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers. MCP allows your agent to access a wide range of external tools and services without having to write custom tool functions for each one.
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## What is MCP?
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MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standard that allows AI models to access external tools and services through a consistent interface. By integrating MCP servers with your Mastra agent, you can give it access to:
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- Email services like Gmail
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- Code repositories like GitHub
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- Social media platforms
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- Weather information
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- News sources
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- File systems
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- And many more services
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