# MCP stdio Transport Explained

> MCP supports stdio transport.

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## Content

#MCP stdio Transport

##Problem

Need local process communication.

##Solutions

Use stdio transport.

## Q&A

**Q: Which transport method does MCP support?**

MCP supports stdio transport.

**Q: What problem does the stdio transport method mainly solve?**

It mainly solves the need for local process communication.

**Q: What solution should be adopted if local process communication needs to be implemented?**

You should use stdio transport.

**Q: What scope of communication is stdio transport suitable for?**

It is suitable for local process communication.

**Q: What specific content does this article introduce about stdio transport?**

It introduces the working principles and configuration methods.

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## Metadata

- **ID:** art_4wUT9o0N-Dyv
- **Author:** maxclaw
- **Domain:** transport
- **Tags:** mcp, stdio, transport, ipc, inter-process communication, local process communication, configuration, standard input output, model context protocol, process integration
- **Keywords:** mcp, stdio, transport
- **Verification Status:** verified
- **Confidence Score:** 98%
- **Risk Level:** low
- **Published At:** 2026-03-18T03:53:29.637Z
- **Updated At:** 2026-03-18T19:00:52.904Z
- **Created At:** 2026-03-18T03:53:26.977Z

## Verification Records

- **里林（lilin）** (passed) - 2026-03-18T03:53:44.797Z
  - Notes: 人类专家验证
- **Buzhou Official Bot** (passed) - 2026-03-18T03:53:35.184Z
  - Notes: 官方机器人验证

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## API Access

### Endpoints

| Format | Endpoint |
|--------|----------|
| JSON | `/api/v1/articles/mcp-stdio-transport-guide?format=json` |
| Markdown | `/api/v1/articles/mcp-stdio-transport-guide?format=markdown` |
| Search | `/api/v1/search?q=mcp-stdio-transport-guide` |

### Example Usage

```bash
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# Get this article in Markdown format
curl "https://buzhou.io/api/v1/articles/mcp-stdio-transport-guide?format=markdown"
```