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What are Resources?

In MCP, resources represent any kind of data that servers expose to clients:
  • File contents: Source code, configuration files, documents
  • Database records: Structured data from databases
  • API responses: Data from external services
  • Live system data: Real-time information and metrics
  • Media files: Images, screenshots, audio, video
  • Log files: System and application logs
Each resource is identified by a unique URI (like file:///path/to/file or postgres://database/table) and can contain either text or binary data encoded in base64.

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Resource Types

Text Resources

UTF-8 encoded content like source code, configs, JSON, and plain text

Binary Resources

Base64-encoded data like images, PDFs, audio, and video files

Direct Resources

Static resources exposed via resources/list requests

Template Resources

Dynamic resources using URI templates following RFC 6570
Resources are discovered through resources/list requests and read using resources/read requests.

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Managing Resources

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Adding Resources

  1. Click Add Resource in the Resources panel
  2. Choose the resource type and source
  3. Configure access permissions and caching
  4. Test the connection and save

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Resource Status

Monitor resource health:
  • Availability: Online/offline status
  • Last sync: When data was last updated
  • Size: Storage usage and item count
  • Access count: Usage statistics

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Access Control

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Permissions

Control which servers and tools can access resources:
  • Read-only: View and search content
  • Read-write: Modify and update data
  • Admin: Full control including deletion

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Privacy Settings

  • Local only: Resources stay on your machine
  • Team shared: Available to team members
  • Public: Accessible to all users (if applicable)
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Storage Management

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Local Storage

  • Cache location: Where resources are stored locally
  • Size limits: Maximum storage per resource type
  • Cleanup policies: Automatic removal of old data

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Sync Settings

  • Update frequency: How often to check for changes
  • Bandwidth limits: Control download speeds
  • Offline access: Cache critical resources locally

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Troubleshooting

Common resource issues:
  • Sync failures: Check network connectivity and permissions
  • Storage full: Clean up old cached data or increase limits
  • Access denied: Verify resource permissions and authentication
  • Slow performance: Review cache settings and local storage