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The first step in allowing your AI integrations to access external tools via Metorial lies in deploying a provider.
What you’ll learn:
  • How to deploy a provider
Before you start:

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Deploying a provider

Providers in Metorial provide tools and resources to AI assistants through the Model Context Protocol. Provider deployments can be locked to a particular version of a provider, which guarantees that the capabilities stay the same. By default, a deployment always points to the latest version. This guide will walk you through deploying your provider and making it accessible to AI applications.
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Open the Provider Page

Navigate to the Providers section in the dashboard and select the Metorial Search provider.Step1
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Deployment

Click Deploy Provider.Step2
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Configure Deployment Settings

Set up your deployment by choosing a clear, descriptive name for it.Step3
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Your Provider is Ready

The provider has now been deployed and is ready to use!Step4

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What’s Next?

🎉 You’ve successfully deployed your first provider! Next, we’ll guide you through testing your provider’s capabilities.

Next Up: How to test a provider

Learn how to test a provider using the Explorer.