Welcome to FastMCP
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- #LLM
- #MCP
- #FastMCP
- FastMCP is the standard framework for working with the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- FastMCP automates schema, validation, and documentation generation for tools declared with Python functions.
- It handles transport negotiation, authentication, and protocol lifecycle when connecting to a server.
- FastMCP 1.0 was incorporated into the official MCP Python SDK in 2024.
- The standalone project is downloaded a million times a day and powers 70% of MCP servers across all languages.
- FastMCP has three pillars: Servers (expose tools to LLMs), Apps (interactive UIs), and Clients (connect to MCP servers).
- FastMCP documentation is available in LLM-friendly formats, including MCP server access, llms.txt, and markdown.