MCP server discovery — how Claude and Cursor find your tools [90529]
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MCP Server Discovery - How Claude and Cursor Find Your Tools Modern AI development frameworks like Claude and Cursor use Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers to discover and integrate external tools dynamically. Here's how tool_use and function_calling work together in practice. Discovery Mechanism When you configure an MCP endpoint, Claude and Cursor scan the server for available capabilities. These tools integrate seamlessly via function_calling, allowing AI agents to invoke external services without hardcoding integrations.