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MCPs (Managed Connection Providers) are integrations that connect your Agents and Workflows to external services and APIs. Think of MCPs as packages of configurable HTTP requests that:
  • Share the same authentication credentials (OAuth, API Key, etc.).
  • Can expose multiple tools (e.g., “create event in Google Calendar”, “list emails from Gmail”, “send message in Slack”).
  • Are described in natural language, so your Agent knows when and how to use them.

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🚀 Why MCPs Matter

Without MCPs, every integration would need to be created and authenticated separately. MCPs solve this by:
  • Centralizing authentication → set credentials once, reuse across all tools inside that MCP.
  • Simplifying configuration → no need to craft raw HTTP requests every time.
  • Making Agents more autonomous → they can discover and call tools inside MCPs whenever relevant.
  • Unlocking enterprise-grade integrations → securely connect CRMs, calendars, databases, ticketing systems, and more.
In practice, MCPs are the bridge between Timely.ai and the external world, extending your Agents with almost limitless capabilities.

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🛠️ MCPs in Action

For example, you can create an MCP for Google Calendar:
  • Authentication: Google OAuth.
  • Tools exposed:
    • listEvents (list calendar events).
    • createEvent (schedule a meeting).
    • deleteEvent (cancel a meeting).
Your Agent can then choose the right tool when a user asks:
“Book a meeting with John tomorrow at 10am.”

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📌 Key Characteristics

  • Authentication layer: One connection, many tools.
  • Multiple tools per MCP: Each tool maps to an API endpoint or function.
  • Natural language descriptions: Agents pick the tool based on your description.
  • Scalable: You can create MCPs for any external system your business needs.