# New in Connect AI: Custom MCP Tools

**URL:** <https://community.cdata.com/t/new-in-connect-ai-custom-mcp-tools/1280>\
**Category:** CData Connect AI\
**Tags:** connect-ai, custom-tools, mcp-tools, ai-automation, discussion, ai\
**Created:** [March 27, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/new-in-connect-ai-custom-mcp-tools/1280 "2026-03-27T19:08:36Z")\
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**Post date:** [March 27, 2026, 7:08pm UTC](https://community.cdata.com/t/new-in-connect-ai-custom-mcp-tools/1280/1 "2026-03-27T19:08:37Z")

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You can now build custom MCP tools directly in Connect AI for agentic workflows.

With Custom Tools, each operation is pre-defined with&nbsp;scoped inputs, validated logic, and structured output.&nbsp;This means your AI takes action on your terms — consistently, across every team that uses it.

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/cdata/original/2X/3/38d6a446f5322d33723db68cbe28988c873f2b87.jpeg "Using Custom MCP Tools in Connect AI") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2d6dwSd7tg&t=11s)