MCP Resource Template
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Quick Answer / TL;DR
A parameterized URI pattern that allows clients to dynamically construct resource URIs, enabling on-demand resource access.
Key Takeaways
- Parameterized URI patterns for dynamic resources.
- Clients fill in placeholders to construct URIs.
- Enables on-demand resource access without pre-registration.
- Supports `resources/template` in the protocol.
Definitive Statement: A parameterized URI pattern that allows clients to dynamically construct resource URIs, enabling on-demand resource access.
Technical Context & Protocol Usage
- Detailed Explanation
- Resource templates are URI patterns with placeholders (e.g., `database://{table}/schema`) that clients can fill in to request specific resources. This allows servers to expose dynamic resources without pre-registering every possible URI. Clients discover templates via `resources/list` and use them to construct requests.
Format & Payload Metadata
Format: URI template with placeholders
Latency: Template expansion is instant; resource fetch cost varies
Real-World Implementation Use Case
A database server exposes `database://{table}/rows` as a template, letting clients request rows from any table dynamically.
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MCPserver.in Engineering. "MCP Resource Template." MCPserver.in Knowledge Hub, 20 July 2026, mcpserver.in/glossary/mcp-resource-template.
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