// Build agent apps
mcp-agentv0.2.6
Build effective agents using Model Context Protocol and simple workflow patterns
Open source No commits in 6+ months For developers
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mcp-agent is build effective agents using Model Context Protocol and simple workflow patterns.
Good for: Developers and teams who want to build agent apps.
Not for: teams that need active fixes (no commits in the last 6 months).
01How to start
- 1Read the official quick-start (link above).
- 2Install from the official package registry:
pip install mcp-agent - 3Try it on a small example before wiring it into a project.
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