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Model Context Protocol (MCP)
An open standard for connecting AI assistants and agents to tools and data sources through a common interface.
Definition
MCP defines how a client such as a coding assistant or chat app discovers and calls tools exposed by servers, which can wrap databases, SaaS APIs, file systems, or internal services. Because it is a shared protocol, one integration can serve many assistants. Adoption spans coding tools, desktop assistants, and automation platforms.
Why it matters when choosing a tool
Choosing tools that speak MCP reduces lock-in and lets you reuse integrations across assistants and agents.
Where you will meet it
AI Coding & Development, AI Agent & Chatbot Builders, AI Automation & Workflows
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