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MCP FAQ

What is MCP?​

Model Context Protocol is an open standard for AI clients to call external tools securely. PartnerBoost hosts an MCP server at https://app.partnerboost.com/agent/mcp.

Where do I get credentials?​

AI Center → AI Connect in your PartnerBoost dashboard (app.partnerboost.com/brand/ai-center/connect). Use the value as Authorization: Bearer YOUR_AI_ACCESS_KEY.

Tools look different after reconnect​

Tool names now use a pb_ prefix and are issued per brand account. Older names such as list_transactions are no longer registered. Reconnect the client (no need to reissue the key) and see MCP features.

Who can use MCP?​

MCP is brand-only. Publishers who want programmatic access should use the Partner API.

Is MCP the same as the Brand API?​

No. MCP is optimized for AI assistants with pre-built tools. The Brand API and Partner API are for custom integrations with full control.

Rate limits​

MCP requests share fair-use limits with your account tier. If you hit throttling, reduce query frequency or use batch API endpoints.

Data retention in ChatGPT​

Review your AI client's data policies. PartnerBoost transmits only what each tool returns for your authorized account.

Key rotation​

Regenerate your AI Access Key in AI Center → AI Connect and update all MCP clients. Old keys stop working immediately.

Calling tools from a custom agent​

If you invoke MCP tools yourself (Cursor, custom agents), not only through ChatGPT natural language:

  • Look up existing partners with pb_list_media_partners. Rows usually have no top-level id. For a single partner's performance, publishers use defaultSite.id; details and influencers use uid.
  • An id from pb_find_media (for example PB000xxxxx) is not a uid or site id.
  • Pass dates as YYYY-MM-DD, not Unix timestamps — especially on transaction lists.

Support​

Email Support@PartnerBoost.com with screenshots of MCP errors (redact keys).