Docs Cloud AI Agents AI Agents in Redpanda Cloud beta AI agents are configurable assistants that autonomously perform specialist tasks by leveraging large language models (LLMs) and connecting to external data sources and tools. Redpanda Cloud provides two complementary Model Context Protocol (MCP) options to help you build AI agents: Local MCP server for Redpanda Cloud: A built-in server that gives your AI assistant direct access to your Redpanda Cloud account and clusters. This runs locally on your computer and lets you quickly perform operations like creating clusters, listing topics, and reading messages. Remote MCP (managed): Your own custom MCP servers built with Redpanda Connect pipelines and hosted inside your Redpanda Cloud cluster. These let you create reusable tools for your team that integrate with knowledge bases, APIs, and web content while running close to your data. MCP in Redpanda Cloud Learn about Model Context Protocol (MCP) in Redpanda Cloud, including the two complementary options: Redpanda Cloud MCP Server and Remote MCP (managed). Local MCP server for Redpanda Cloud Find links to information about the Local MCP server for Redpanda Cloud and its features for building and managing AI agents that can interact with your Redpanda Cloud account and clusters. Remote MCP Servers for Redpanda Cloud Enable AI assistants to directly interact with your Redpanda Cloud clusters and streaming data. Back to top × Simple online edits For simple changes, such as fixing a typo, you can edit the content directly on GitHub. Edit on GitHub Or, open an issue to let us know about something that you want us to change. Open an issue Contribution guide For extensive content updates, or if you prefer to work locally, read our contribution guide . Was this helpful? thumb_up thumb_down group Ask in the community mail Share your feedback group_add Make a contribution 🎉 Thanks for your feedback! Safety and Reliability MCP Overview