The MCP 2026-07-28 specification formally deprecates four features: Roots, Sampling, Logging, and the legacy HTTP+SSE transport. Businesses exposing tools or data via MCP now have a 12-month countdown before Tier 1 SDKs drop support entirely. This guide explains what each deprecation means, what replaces it, and how to audit your integration before the clock runs out.
This article was originally published on byfaro.ai/blog/mcps-july-2026-spec-deprecates-four-features-your-integration-probably-uses. Read the full guide there — it includes step-by-step examples and Faro audit tool links.
What you'll learn
This guide covers the full picture on mcp's july 2026 spec deprecates four features your integration probably uses, including:
- Why this matters for AI agent discoverability
- What to check on your own site
- The specific fixes that move your score
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