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Common questions
Is FastMCP free to use?
FastMCP is open source and free to run yourself. You still pay whichever model provider you point it at, and this tutorial is free with no signup.
Do I need to know Python to use FastMCP?
Basic Python is enough. Functions, dictionaries and imports cover most of what FastMCP asks of you.
When should I not use FastMCP?
When something else in protocols and tools fits the job better. The others in that group are listed below.
Lessons for FastMCP are being written. Meanwhile the APIs for AI tutorial covers the same ground: state, tools, loops, memory and human approval. Most of it carries straight over.
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