# Remote MCP Server

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

- Category: Tools & Protocols
- Stage: Emerging
- Also called: Hosted MCP server, Remote connector
- Canonical: https://www.joelcsaji.com/ai-dictionary/remote-mcp-server

## 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.

## Related

- [Model Context Protocol](https://www.joelcsaji.com/ai-dictionary/model-context-protocol)
- [Deep Research Agent](https://www.joelcsaji.com/ai-dictionary/deep-research-agent)
- [Action-Time Authorization](https://www.joelcsaji.com/ai-dictionary/action-time-authorization)

## Sources

- [OpenAI: Deep Research](https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/guides/deep-research)
- [Model Context Protocol Spec](https://modelcontextprotocol.io/specification/2025-11-25)