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Connections / MCPs

Connections/MCPs connects Metis to external or local tools. A connection provides the server's tools; its actual permissions depend on the connected service.

1 min readUpdated: October 2026
MCP connections in Agent Hub. Captured in an isolated Metis test instance with fictional sample data (October 2026).
MCP connections in Agent Hub

MCP connections in Agent Hub. Captured in an isolated Metis test instance with fictional sample data (October 2026).

Step by step

  1. 01

    Open Agent Hub → Connections/MCPs.

  2. 02

    Choose Discover for the catalog or Custom for your own connection.

  3. 03

    Enter the URL or local launch command, required arguments, and credentials.

  4. 04

    Save and test the connection before using it in chat.

Connections/MCPs

  • Connection library and Custom MCP

Installed

  • Installed connections
  • Search
  • Local/Remote
  • Status

Discover

  • Connection catalog
  • Configuration
  • Required and optional fields
  • Save & test

Custom

Changes depend on host administrator permissions.

  • MCP name and ID
  • Connect by URL
  • Run a local tool
  • URL/Command/Arguments
  • Environment
  • Headers

Connection details

Sign in to view; editing and enabling or disabling require host administrator permissions.

  • Connection data
  • Enable and disable
  • Edit connection

Delete connection

Host administrator.

  • Delete confirmation
  • Remove saved configuration

Good to know

  • Managing connections requires host administrator permissions.
  • Environment and Headers may contain credentials; keep them out of screenshots and public chats.
  • A disabled server remains saved but does not provide tools like an active connection.

Troubleshooting

For connection errors, check the address, launch command, authentication, and reachability from the Metis host.

Troubleshooting guide

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Agent overviewCanvasPlansMemoryFilesTerminalBrowserDesktopsServer monitorArrange the workspaceExport workspaces
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Create a projectProject overviewChat visibilityProject picture, color, and iconProject instructionsProject memoryProject skillsProject filesProject notesAgent model defaultLet agents manage the teamMembers & invitationsAgent teamsTeam presetsTeam overview
Notes
Notes & scratchpad
Agent Hub
SkillsConnections / MCPsCustom modes & rulesGlobal agent rules
Settings
GeneralModels — ConnectionsAgent — Runtime & memoryDevices — Remote clientsAdmin / ChatsUpdatesSearch settingsAttachments and file sizeSubagent modelToken compressionPreview compressionSounds and notificationsNotification deliverySet up voice inputChoose a microphoneRecording and streamingDictionaryConfigure the browser previewManage website dataWebsite and source code
Models & providers
AgentDeep ResearchPlanAskGauntletCursorOpenAIAnthropicGoogle GeminixAI / GrokOpenRouterOllama / LocalOpenAI-compatibleOpenAI CodexClaude CodeGoogle AntigravityGrok BuildOpenCodeModel options
Account & sharing
ProfileNotificationsUsage & costsShare chatsPublic shares
Guides & operations
Charts, graphs & mediaAutomationsOperate your installationTroubleshootingSet up a complete projectWork on a connected PCResearch and produce a reportGlossary and scopes

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