MCP Python SDK

agent-sdkStable

The official Python SDK for Model Context Protocol servers and clients

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Forks

3,550

Contributors

191

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PyPI DL / wk

50,833,528

Language

Python

Last push

2026-06-17

About MCP Python SDK

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Install

pip install mcp

MCP Python SDK growth signals this week

Growth score: 15/100 week of 2026-06-08

Acceleration (40%)0
Relative velocity (30%)4
Downloads (20%)12
Activity (10%)97

Signal history

WeekScoreΔ★Signal
2026-06-0815+42Stable

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Frequently asked questions

Is MCP Python SDK still maintained?
Yes — actively maintained. The last push was on 2026-06-17, with 191 contributors.
Is MCP Python SDK growing?
It is stable this week, with a growth score of 15/100. See the weekly history above.
What are the best MCP Python SDK alternatives?
Closest by category and size in our data: Vercel AI SDK, OpenAI Agents SDK, Semantic Kernel — full list with live signals above.

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