v4.12.0

punkpeye/fastmcpv4.12.0Jul 25, 2026by github-actions[bot]

AI Summary

This release introduces a new `FastMCP.connect` method that allows users to establish connections using custom transports, enhancing the framework's flexibility for different integration scenarios.

Key Highlights

New `FastMCP.connect` method for custom transports
Resolves issue #176
Provides flexibility for MCP server and client implementations

New Features

add FastMCP.connect for custom transports

Full Release Notes

# [4.12.0](https://github.com/punkpeye/fastmcp/compare/v4.11.0...v4.12.0) (2026-07-25)


### Features

* add FastMCP.connect for custom transports — closes [#176](https://github.com/punkpeye/fastmcp/issues/176) ([8f6b751](https://github.com/punkpeye/fastmcp/commit/8f6b7511789eb510c2b0ff814c62632ab3f40e76))