An open protocol that lets AI agents connect to external tools and data sources through a standardized interface.
MCP is like USB for AI agents. Instead of building custom integrations for every tool, MCP provides a standard way for agents to discover and use tools. An MCP server exposes tool capabilities. An MCP client (the agent) connects and uses them.
OpenClaw uses MCP as its primary tool integration mechanism. When you connect GitHub, Slack, Stripe, or any other tool to your OpenClaw agent, you are using an MCP server.
The protocol handles authentication, input/output formatting, and error handling — so every tool integration works the same way.
Without MCP, every tool integration is a custom project. With MCP, you get 200+ pre-built integrations that work out of the box. MCP also standardizes security — credentials are handled consistently, and every tool call can be audited.
Clawctl provides 200+ pre-configured MCP server integrations. Connect tools with one click. Credentials are encrypted at rest. Every MCP tool call is logged in the audit trail. Egress filtering ensures MCP servers only reach approved domains.
Try Clawctl — 60 Second DeployMCP was created by Anthropic and is an open standard. It is supported by OpenClaw and a growing ecosystem of tools.
The ecosystem has hundreds of MCP servers. Clawctl pre-configures 200+ of the most popular ones.
Yes. MCP is an open protocol. Build a server for any tool or API and connect it to OpenClaw.
Tool Use
The ability of an AI agent to interact with external tools and APIs — reading data, calling functions, and taking actions in the real world.
MCP Server
A service that exposes tools and data to an AI agent through the Model Context Protocol, enabling standardized integrations with external systems.
Agent Gateway
The control plane that routes messages between users and AI agents across multiple channels, managing authentication, rate limiting, and channel-specific protocols.
Egress Filtering
Network-level control that restricts which external domains an AI agent can communicate with, preventing data exfiltration.