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Publish an External MCP

Publishing a server to the MCP Registry makes it discoverable, manageable, and available for use within your organization's ecosystem.

Quick Steps

  1. Navigate to the MCP Registry page from the main menu.

  2. Click Publish External MCP Server.

  3. Select Transport:

    • http: enter form fields (Server Name, URL, headers, optional OAuth).

Field Description
FieldRequiredDescription
TransportYesConnection type to the external MCP server (http or stdio).
Server NameYesDisplay name for the server entry.
URLYesBase endpoint used to connect to the MCP server.
Builtin TypeNoSelect KDB
Headers (Name/Value)NoOptional HTTP headers (for example tenant or auth-related headers).
OAuth Client IDNoClient ID used when server does not support DCR. Used at runtime only.
OAuth Client SecretNoClient secret paired with client ID. Not stored permanently.
  • stdio: paste MCP JSON config.

  1. Click Retrieve MCP Info to validate and load server metadata/tools. If an authentication dialog open, grant the permission and continue.

  1. On the Publishing Confirmation screen, review technical details (right) and fill in metadata (left) for registry display.

Complete the following fields:

  • Name: Enter a clear, user-friendly server name. This is a required field.
  • Description : Write a detailed summary of the server's purpose. This is a required field.
  • Categories : Add one or more tags to help organize and filter the server.
  • Version : Specify the version number for this registration.
  • Upload cover: Choose a representative icon for the server. You can select the Default image, provide a URL From URL, or Custom upload a file.

Review Tools, Server Config, and Basic Information to confirm accuracy. If all are correct, click Publish.

  1. Upon successful publication, you will be stayed at MCP Registry detail page with toggle Published ON to reflect successful publication.

Your newly registered server will appear as a card in the grid, now discoverable and manageable alongside other MCP servers when create agent.