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What is MCP?

Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables communication between AI models and external tools and services. By exposing Timbal as an MCP server, AI-powered editors and applications can interact with Timbal’s functionality directly.

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Connecting Timbal via MCP

To use Timbal with MCP, you first need to configure your editor or client to connect to Timbal’s MCP endpoint: 
https://api.timbal.ai/mcp
Each editor or client handles MCP connections differently. The following sections inside Connecting Timbal provide detailed, step-by-step instructions for connecting Timbal to specific editors and tools.
Once the connection is configured, authentication is required to access Timbal’s features. An active Timbal account on the Timbal Platform is needed. Authentication can be performed using one of the following methods:
  • OAuth (Google, Microsoft, GitHub, or Timbal OAuth)
  • API Key
See the Authentication documentation for instructions on generating an API Key.