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Glossary

MCP server

A Model Context Protocol server exposes tools, resources, or prompts that agent clients can call through a structured protocol instead of ad-hoc shell instructions.

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Fact

LocalCloud exposes its runtime-owned MCP server at the canonical /mcp endpoint.

Fact

Use the localcloud mcp stdio bridge when an MCP client cannot connect with Streamable HTTP.

Definition

What MCP server means here

A Model Context Protocol server exposes tools, resources, or prompts that agent clients can call through a structured protocol instead of ad-hoc shell instructions.

  • LocalCloud exposes its runtime-owned MCP server at the canonical /mcp endpoint.
  • Use the localcloud mcp stdio bridge when an MCP client cannot connect with Streamable HTTP.
LocalCloud boundary

How to use the term safely

In LocalCloud content, this term should not imply production replacement, legal permission, hidden credentials, or complete cloud parity. It describes a bounded local-development workflow that still needs license review and release validation against real Google Cloud.

Limitations

Use the sandbox deliberately

  • Permitted workflows use local endpoint values and should stop rather than fall back to real Google Cloud or real credentials. The Public Preview License permits individuals and organizations, including for-profit companies, to use LocalCloud for non-production internal development, testing, CI, evaluation, and pilots.
  • LocalCloud emulates bounded local development workflows. Validate application behavior against real Google Cloud before production deployment.
  • Before production deployment, unset LocalCloud emulator environment variables and validate behavior against real Google Cloud.
Next routes

Keep the agent on the supported path