10 Key Steps to Mastering Custom MCP Catalogs and Profiles for Enterprise AI

Introduction

Managing AI tools at scale just got a whole lot easier with the general availability of Custom Catalogs and Profiles for Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. These two features work together to transform how teams package, distribute, and use AI tooling. Custom Catalogs let organizations curate and share approved collections of MCP servers, while Profiles empower individual developers to define portable, named groupings of servers. In this article, we’ll explore the essentials of these new capabilities, from creating custom catalogs to leveraging profiles for seamless collaboration. Whether you’re a team lead looking to enforce governance or a developer wanting to streamline your workflow, these insights will help you unlock the full potential of MCP in your enterprise.