Local MCP Server
A local MCP server is an MCP server that runs on the same machine as the MCP host, usually for low-latency access to local files, apps, or developer tools.
Reverse Proxy
Publishing
A server setup that forwards incoming requests to another origin while keeping your public domain unchanged. Reverse proxies are used for migrations, custom routing, security policies, and integrating Framer with existing infrastructure. See How to self host using a reverse proxy.
Model Context Protocol (MCP)
AI
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open integration protocol that enables Framer Server API.AI agents to discover and use external tools, resources, and actions through MCP servers. If you want to learn more about how Framer integrates with MCP, check out the
MCP Server
AI
An MCP Server is a service that implements the Model Context Protocol, making external capabilities available to compatible AI agents.
MCP Client
AI
An MCP client is the part of an app or MCP server and requests tools, resources, or prompts using Model Context Protocol (MCP).agent that connects to an
MCP Host
AI
An MCP host is the application that runs one or more MCP clients, manages connections, and makes responses from connected MCP servers available to the user or model.
Remote MCP Server
AI
A remote MCP server is an MCP server reached over a network instead of running locally, often requiring explicit authentication and a defined transport.