Agents· 3 min
What is MCP?
Model Context Protocol is an open standard for connecting AI assistants to tools, data and services.
Key idea
MCP defines a client-server protocol so any AI app can plug into any MCP server (files, GitHub, databases) without custom glue.
Example
An IDE speaks MCP to a GitHub server so the assistant can read issues, open PRs and comment — the same server works in another app.
What to remember
- USB-C for AI: one protocol, many integrations
- Servers expose tools, resources and prompts
- Backed by Anthropic and a growing open-source ecosystem