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description: "Learn the fundamentals of building tools with Arcade's MCP Server framework"
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# Build a Tool

Learn how to create custom tools that extend AI agents with powerful capabilities. Start here when you're ready to build your first tool or need to add new functionality to your existing MCP servers.

Building tools with Arcade allows you to extend AI agents with custom capabilities. This section covers everything you need to know about creating powerful, reusable tools using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

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