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MCP

Also known as: Model Context Protocol

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol: an open standard for connecting AI assistants to tools and data sources.

What MCP is

Servers expose resources, tools and prompts; any compatible client can use them without custom integration code.

How it works

Clients and servers exchange JSON-RPC messages, with the host application enforcing permissions and user consent.

Why it matters

It reduces integration duplication across assistants, while making server trust a security question.

Common uses

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