Providers
One building block for everything an agent can reach
Agents are useful when they can reach real tools and data, but managing dozens of separate connections gets messy fast. In Metorial, every connection is a provider: a reusable, governed unit you set up once and share with the people and agents that should have it, whether it's a built-in integration or something your team built.
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Manage every connection the same way.
First-party integrations, custom servers, remote servers, and Docker servers are all providers. There's one consistent way to configure, govern, and share them.
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Reuse instead of rebuild.
A provider is set up once and made available to everyone allowed to use it. Teams don't recreate the same connection over and over.
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Keep every action governed and traceable.
Providers run under Metorial's access control, and every action, including sensitive ones, is recorded for review.
Where providers come from
Built-in, built by you, or connected from elsewhere
Providers can come from anywhere, and they all behave the same way once they're in Metorial.
Bring your own
Down to the action
What providers cover
One model across every connection
- Managed integrations available1000+
- MCP compatibleYes
- Actions traceableEvery
- Connection types unifiedAll
Set up a provider once. Share it with the right teams. Govern every action. Connect any agent.
FAQ
Answers to common questions about providers and how they fit into governed AI agent infrastructure.
What is a provider in Metorial?
A provider is a reusable toolkit or integration that agents use to reach a tool or data source. It can be a built-in integration, a custom server you deploy, or a remote server you connect to, all managed the same way.Are providers MCP compatible?
Yes. Providers are fully MCP compatible and can act as part of Magic MCP servers. Agents connect to them using a standard protocol.Can providers be shared across teams?
Yes. A provider can be built once and shared with the teams, users, and agents allowed to use it, all governed by Metorial's policies and access control.Who can build a provider?
Domain experts can set up providers for their teams, and everyone allowed to use them benefits, without each person needing to configure the connection themselves.Are provider actions recorded?
Yes. Every action a provider takes, including sensitive ones, is traceable through Metorial's audit logs and observability.How is a provider different from a tool?
A provider is the integration as a whole. Tools are the individual actions inside it, which you can grant or restrict one at a time.