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Model Context Protocol

Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is a standard interface for connecting AI applications to external tools, data sources, and context providers.

Expanded definition

Model Context Protocol defines a client-server pattern that lets AI applications discover and call external capabilities through a common interface. It is used to connect assistants and coding agents to files, repositories, databases, APIs, and other context sources without building a custom integration for every tool.

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