What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that lets AI assistants like Claude connect to external tools and data sources, such as apps, databases, and file systems, in a consistent way. It is how an assistant can safely read and act on your real tools instead of only chatting.
MCP matters because it turns a chat assistant into something that can actually do work across your systems. It is a core building block for AI agents.
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