The scalable, secure alternative to MCP for tool calling
UTCP (Universal Tool Calling Protocol) is an open standard for AI agents to call tools directly, positioned as a lightweight alternative to MCP. It eliminates the "wrapper tax" for lower latency by using a simple JSON manifest to connect to native APIs.
| Type | Tool |
| Section | LLM Developer Tools |
| Pricing | open source |
| Systems | Web |
| Site language | en |
| Rating | 5.00 (3 reviews) |
| Launched | 2025-07-14 |