MCP Elicitation
An MCP pattern where a server asks the client to gather structured user input or send the user through an out-of-band URL flow.
Plain English
The connector can ask for the missing approval or detail without hiding that request inside the model prompt.
Example
A payroll MCP server asks the user to confirm a pay period before a tool call continues.
Why it matters
Elicitation is important for consent, sensitive credentials, and workflows that need user input mid-run.