Model Context Protocol (MCP)
A standard interface pattern for connecting AI models to external tools and data sources
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What is MCP?
MCP is a standardized interface approach that helps AI models interact with external resources such as files, APIs, and databases.
Its goal is to reduce integration fragmentation and provide a consistent tool-access layer.
Where is it used?
In agent systems, MCP is often used when models need to call actions like document lookup, repository operations, or business API tasks.
Teams can expose these capabilities through MCP servers with explicit permission scopes.
Why does it matter?
MCP improves interoperability and makes multi-tool agent architectures easier to scale.
It still requires strong controls around auth, access policies, and auditability for production use.
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