mcp-use — MCP protocol

Full-stack Python framework for MCP apps

Basic Information

What is this program?

mcp-use is a Python framework that integrates MCP servers, clients, and agents. You can quickly build MCP apps for ChatGPT, Claude, and custom agents.

It abstracts server connections, tool orchestration, and session management so you can focus on app logic instead of protocol details.

What problems does it solve?

• ('In MCP app development', 'When you need to quickly build MCP apps for ChatGPT and Claude', 'the framework manages connections and calls')
• ('Multiple servers', 'When you need to manage several MCP servers in one app', 'unified orchestration')

Key features

Server connections

Connect multiple MCP servers declaratively

• Use case: Building multi-server apps
• What you get: Unified management
• Limitations: Requires per-server authentication

Agent integration

Connect to ChatGPT, Claude, and more

• Use case: Deploying production agents
• What you get: Compatible client support
• Limitations: Host-specific configuration differences

Session management

Maintain conversation and tool call sessions

• Use case: Supporting continuous work
• What you get: State management
• Limitations: Be mindful of resources for long-lived sessions

Installation and execution

pip

Install with pip.

pip install mcp-use

uv

Install with uv.

uv add mcp-use

Real-world usage example

Creating an app

Compose an MCP app in Python.

from mcp_use import MCPApp

Advantages and limitations

Advantages

• MIT-licensed open source
• 10k+ stars, active development
• Multiple host support

Things to consider before using

• Python learning curve
• Production scaling must be designed separately

Comparison with similar programs

Official resources and further learning

• Official homepage — https://mcp-use.com/
• Official documentation / knowledge base — https://mcp-use.com/docs
• Installation / distribution — pip install mcp-use
• Release notes — https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use/releases
• Source / development resources — https://github.com/mcp-use/mcp-use

Version and supported environment information was confirmed on the official site as of 2026-10-18. Installation commands may vary depending on your distribution and version, so also check the official installation documentation.

Actual execution screenshot

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!mcp-use usage example

Server in actual operation

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