> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# MCP

> Configure Model Context Protocol (MCP) actions in Onyx

<Warning>
  This page is still a work in progress. A full MCP guide is coming soon!
</Warning>

Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables AI Agents to invoke tools and services in a controlled manner.
You can configure Onyx to be an MCP client and allow your Agents to retrieve data or perform operations.

<Tip>
  Onyx can only act as an MCP client. The Onyx MCP server is coming soon!
</Tip>

## MCP in Onyx

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the Actions Dashboard">
    Click your user profile icon and select **Admin Panel** and select the **Actions** tab in the sidebar.

    <img className="rounded-image" src="https://mintcdn.com/danswer-mintlify-deep-research-1773355783/mwF-EX7U3MAkhK8q/assets/admins/actions/actions_overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mwF-EX7U3MAkhK8q&q=85&s=ef1a328def86de479d355d513d3d5658" alt="Actions dashboard in Onyx Admin Panel" width="2760" height="1106" data-path="assets/admins/actions/actions_overview.png" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Connect Onyx to your MCP Server">
    Select the **From MCP server** under **Create Action**.

    Fill out the fields and select your **Authentication Type**.

    Click **List Actions** to see the available actions from your MCP server.

    <img className="rounded-image" src="https://mintcdn.com/danswer-mintlify-deep-research-1773355783/mwF-EX7U3MAkhK8q/assets/admins/actions/mcp.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=mwF-EX7U3MAkhK8q&q=85&s=541a46ca6e0a3cbb93235b35902bc57b" alt="Creating an MCP action in Onyx Admin Panel" width="1946" height="1394" data-path="assets/admins/actions/mcp.png" />
  </Step>
</Steps>