What is MCP?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI applications to securely connect to external data sources and tools. Think of MCP like a USB-C port for AI applications — a standardized way to connect AI apps to different services. With MCP, you can give AI agents like emma access to your tools, databases, APIs, and other services through a unified interface.Why Use MCP with emma?
By connecting emma to MCP servers, you can:Extend Capabilities
Give emma access to tools and services beyond its built-in integrations
Automate Workflows
Create powerful automations that combine emma with your existing tools
Custom Integrations
Build custom MCP servers to connect emma to your internal systems
Standardized Protocol
Use the same protocol across different AI applications
Supported Transport
emma MCP Server currently supports stdio (standard input/output) transport, which is used by local MCP clients like Cursor.| Transport | Status | Description |
|---|---|---|
| stdio | Supported | Runs as a local process, communicates via stdin/stdout |
| SSE | Not supported | Server-Sent Events |
| Streamable HTTP | Not supported | HTTP-based streaming |
Supported Clients
Currently, emma MCP Server officially supports:- Cursor — AI-powered code editor
Support for additional clients (Claude Desktop, Windsurf, etc.) may be added in future releases.
Next Steps
emma MCP Server
Learn about emma’s official MCP server and available tools
Setup Guide
Get started with configuring emma MCP in your environment