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

# MCP guide

> Guide to using the Model Context Protocol for portable tools.

- Type: Guide
- Tags: mcp, tools
- URL: https://platform.openai.com/docs/guides/tools-remote-mcp
- Created: 2025-07-22
- Updated: 2025-08-13

## Summary
Explains how MCP enables tool portability and composition across apps. — Model Customization Platform (MCP)

## Details
Provides setup steps and examples for integrating MCP with your tools.