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Base MCP & agent integration guides
Short guides to help you understand Base MCP, x402, and safe tool evaluation.
What is Base MCP?
Base MCP extends the Model Context Protocol for the Base ecosystem. It gives AI agents a standardized way to discover, invoke, and compose tools that interact with Base-native services — from read-only chain data to x402-ready payment flows. MCPLabs indexes these tools so builders can evaluate compatibility before integrating.
What is x402?
x402 is a payment-ready protocol pattern for agentic commerce on Base. Tools marked x402 Ready expose pricing surfaces and payment hooks that agents can use without custom billing infrastructure. MCPLabs tracks which projects support x402 so you can build monetizable agent workflows faster.
How agents can use MCP tools
Agents connect to MCP servers, enumerate available tools, and invoke them with structured inputs. On Base, this means agents can query chain state, trigger scoped wallet actions, or initiate x402 payments — all through a consistent interface. Start with read-only tools, then graduate to action-scoped utilities as your agent matures.
How to evaluate MCP tools safely
Always review tool permissions before connecting an agent. Prefer read-only utilities for exploration. Check for Verified Repo badges, inspect source code, and never grant signing access to unreviewed tools. MCPLabs badges help surface capability levels, but due diligence remains essential.
Ready to explore?
Browse indexed tools or submit your own project to the directory.