MCP Host
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.
MCP Server
AI
An MCP Server is a service that implements the Model Context Protocol, making external capabilities available to compatible AI agents.
C2PA Manifest Store
AI
A C2PA Manifest Store is the packaging location for one or more provenance manifests and assertions. It helps preserve a verifiable chain between a C2PA Manifest and Tamper-Evident Metadata.
Local MCP Server
AI
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.
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.
MCP Authentication
AI
MCP authentication is the process of verifying identity when an MCP client connects to a remote MCP server, usually before permissions or tool access are granted.
