Agent Network Best Practices
mcp-transport
general > mcp-transport
Guidance
This rule validates that MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers use the recommended transport method, which is streamableHttp. The transport mechanism determines how agents communicate with MCP servers to access tools, resources, and prompts. The streamableHttp transport is reliable, fast, and works with modern infrastructure patterns like load balancing, security gateways, and observability systems. Alternative transport methods introduce compatibility issues, reduced performance, or infrastructure integration challenges. This rule applies to MCP server metadata configurations in Agent Network specifications. It provides best-practice guidelines for consistent, reliable MCP server communication patterns across the network.
Message
"MCP Server should use recommended transport method (streamableHttp)"
Applies to Server