# Source: https://developers.openai.com/resources/cookbook/mcp-tool-guide.md

# Guide to Using the Responses API's MCP Tool

> Cookbook to connect external services using the Responses API MCP tool.

- Type: Cookbook
- Tags: mcp
- URL: /cookbook/examples/mcp/mcp_tool_guide
- Created: 2025-05-21
- Updated: 2025-05-21

## Summary
Cookbook to connect external services using the Responses API MCP tool.

## Details
Cookbook to connect external services using the Responses API MCP tool.