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# Build an MCP Server for Cortex Agents
## Overview
This guide walks through how to build your own MCP Server for Cortex Agents.
The core functionalities include:
- Allow agents to interact with Cortex Agents as a tool
- Test the connection with Claude Desktop
In this tutorial, we’ll build a simple MCP **Cortex Agent** server and connect it to an MCP host (Claude for Desktop).
## Step-by-Step Guide
For prerequisites, environment setup, step-by-step guide and instructions, please refer to the [QuickStart Guide](https://quickstarts.snowflake.com/guide/mcp-server-for-cortex-agents/index.html).
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