Model Context Protocol (MCP)

AI

A standard introduced by Anthropic that allows AI systems (like large language models and agents) to securely connect to external tools, data sources, and applications in a consistent way. 
 
Instead of building custom integrations for every system (e.g. CRM, databases, ad platforms), MCP provides a shared “plug-in style” interface so models can access data (documents, APIs, databases), use tools (search, analytics, workflows) and maintain context across systems in a structured way.

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