MCP (Model Context Protocol) — MCP is an open protocol that standardizes how AI models connect to external tools and data sources. Think of it as USB for AI — any model can plug into any tool through a standard interface. Created by Anthropic, now used across the AI ecosystem with 15,000+ servers.
Why It Matters
Understanding MCP is essential for anyone building or evaluating AI systems. As AI tools proliferate, knowing the fundamentals helps you make better decisions about which tools to trust and deploy.
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