# FastMCP

Pythonic framework for building MCP servers and clients.

## Summary
FastMCP is an Apache-2.0 Python project for building Model Context Protocol servers and clients with a developer-friendly API.


## Guide
FastMCP is an Apache-2.0 Python project for building Model Context Protocol servers and clients with a developer-friendly API.

### What it is
FastMCP is listed on OpenAgent.bot as a plugins resource for open AI builders.

### Why it matters
MCP servers are becoming a common connector layer for agents. FastMCP gives Python builders a faster way to expose tools and data sources through that protocol.

### How it works
Start from the official source links, then validate the project against your deployment needs, license requirements, and maintenance expectations.


### Getting Started
- Review the repository: https://github.com/PrefectHQ/fastmcp
- Homepage: https://gofastmcp.com
## Why It Matters
MCP servers are becoming a common connector layer for agents. FastMCP gives Python builders a faster way to expose tools and data sources through that protocol.


## Best For
- Python developers building MCP servers
- Teams turning internal tools into agent-accessible connectors
- Builders prototyping MCP clients and servers quickly

## Not For
- Teams that need a TypeScript-first MCP SDK
- Users who are not building MCP integrations

## What It Actually Does
- Plugin: FastMCP surfaces plugin as a core capability in its published project metadata and source links.
  - Why it matters: This gives readers a starting point for evaluating whether the project fits their workflow before visiting the source repository or docs.
- Mcp: FastMCP surfaces mcp as a core capability in its published project metadata and source links.
  - Why it matters: This gives readers a starting point for evaluating whether the project fits their workflow before visiting the source repository or docs.
- Connectors: FastMCP surfaces connectors as a core capability in its published project metadata and source links.
  - Why it matters: This gives readers a starting point for evaluating whether the project fits their workflow before visiting the source repository or docs.

## Typical Use Cases
- Developer workflow: Use it as a candidate for developer workflow when the project facts, license, and official links match your deployment requirements.

## How It Compares
- When to choose FastMCP: Compare it with nearby plugins by looking at hosting model, integration surface, license, and whether the official docs show the workflow you need.

## Command Line
### Install or run
```bash
pip install fastmcp
```

## Facts
- Category: plugins
- Resource type: plugin
- Open source: yes
- License: Apache-2.0
- Last verified: 2026-06-02
- GitHub repo: PrefectHQ/fastmcp
- GitHub stars: 25429

## Capabilities
- plugin
- mcp
- connectors

## Structured Use Case Tags
- developer-workflow

## Getting Started
- Review the repository: https://github.com/PrefectHQ/fastmcp
- Homepage: https://gofastmcp.com

## Links
- GitHub: https://github.com/PrefectHQ/fastmcp
- Homepage: https://gofastmcp.com

## Structured Outputs
- JSON: https://www.openagent.bot/plugins/fastmcp.json
- Markdown: https://www.openagent.bot/plugins/fastmcp.md
- Canonical: https://www.openagent.bot/plugins/fastmcp