MCP
MCP (Model Context Protocol)
An open protocol created by Anthropic that standardizes how AI applications connect to external data sources and tools.
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An open protocol created by Anthropic that standardizes how AI applications connect to external data sources and tools. MCP servers expose resources, tools, and prompts through a common interface so any MCP-compatible client can use them without custom integration code.
Example
In practice, developers reach for MCP (Model Context Protocol) when they need the capability described above as part of an AI feature or workflow.
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FAQ
Common questions
What is MCP (Model Context Protocol)?
An open protocol created by Anthropic that standardizes how AI applications connect to external data sources and tools.
Why does MCP (Model Context Protocol) matter for AI developers?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) sits in the MCP part of the AI stack. Understanding it helps you make better decisions when building, debugging, and shipping AI features.
Where can I learn more about MCP (Model Context Protocol)?
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Related
Related terms
MCP
MCP Client
An application that connects to MCP servers to use the tools, resources, and prompts they expose.
MCP
MCP Server
A program that exposes tools, resources, and prompt templates to AI clients through the Model Context Protocol.
MCP
MCP Tasks
A Model Context Protocol extension, made first-class in the 2026-07-28 spec, that gives long-running work a proper home - builds, deployments, long agent runs, and batch jobs that do not finish inside a single request.
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