AI dictionary

Remote MCP Server

An MCP server reachable over the network that exposes external data or tools to an AI application.

Plain English

Instead of a local connector on your laptop, the agent connects to a remote service that speaks MCP.

Example

A deep research model connects to a remote MCP server that can search and fetch internal sales notes.

Why it matters

Remote MCP expands agent integrations, but it raises trust, approval, and data-boundary questions.