> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ai-security-docs.akto.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ai-security-docs.akto.io/akto-argus-agentic-ai-security-for-homegrown-ai/connectors/mcp-import.md).

# MCP Import

## Overview

Akto now supports direct import of **MCPs** (tools, resources, and prompts) into **MCP Inventory** via **Connectors**. With just your SSE endpoint URL, you can auto-discover all active MCP tools, resources, and prompts; no manual setup required.

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## What You Need

* **MCP SSE Endpoint URL** (e.g., ends with `/sse`)
* **(Optional) Authorization headers** – only if your MCP server requires them:

  ```
  Header Key: Authorization
  Header Value: Bearer <your-token>
  ```

## Steps to Import

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
*Open* **Akto Argus Dashboard** *→ Go to Connectors.*
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **MCP Import.**
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Fill in MCP Initialize URL**

* SSE Endpoint URL: e.g., `https://mcp.example.com/sse`

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* If your MCP server is secured, choose the `This site requires login?` tick box.
  {% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Fill in the Authentication Credentials (Optional)**

Enter the following details:

* *(Optional)* Add Auth Headers:

  ```
  Header Key: Authorization
  Header Value: Bearer your-token
  ```

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Example With Authorisation**

```
SSE Endpoint URL: https://mcp.example.com/sse
Header Key: Authorization
Head
```

{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Click Import**

Akto will then:

* Start listening to the SSE stream
* Scan events like `tool_call`, `resource_call`, and `prompt_response`
* Auto-register all observed MCP endpoints
  {% endstep %}
  {% endstepper %}

## What Gets Imported?

Akto will detect and add:

* All **tool endpoints** (`/v1/tools/...`) → tagged as `mcp-tools`
* All **resource endpoints** (`/v1/resources/...`) → tagged as `mcp-resources`
* All **prompt endpoints** (`/v1/prompts/...`) → tagged as `mcp-prompts`

These will appear in **MCP Inventory**, ready for monitoring and scanning.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Security**

* Auth headers (if any) are used **only once** during import and are **not stored**
* Akto uses **read-only access** to your SSE stream
  {% endhint %}

#### Get Support for your Akto setup

There are multiple ways to request support from Akto. We are 24X7 available on the following:

1. In-app `intercom` support. Message us with your query on intercom in Akto dashboard and someone will reply.
2. Join our [discord channel](https://www.akto.io/community) for community support.
3. Contact `help@akto.io` for email support.
4. Contact us [here](https://www.akto.io/contact-us).