MCP Usage Explodes: Vercel Tool Calls Up 564% in 3 Months
jasonkneen · x · 2026-08-29
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem is experiencing explosive growth. Beyond the official Vercel MCP, downloads for the mcp-handler npm package—a key component for implementing MCP servers—are surging. Data reveals Vercel MCP tool calls grew 564% over the last three months, with July up 117% and August up 114%, indicating strong developer adoption.
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