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Glossary Term Model Context Protocol (MCP)

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What is Model Context Protocol (MCP)?

The Model Context Protocol MCP is an open standard connecting AI models to external tools and data via a client-server interface.

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Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP)

The Model Context Protocol MCP is an open standard introduced by Anthropic in 2024 that lets AI applications connect to external tools, data sources, and services through a uniform client-server interface. MCP servers expose resources, tools, and prompts that large language model hosts can discover and invoke, standardizing how models access context. Its security considerations include authenticating servers, scoping tool permissions, and guarding against prompt injection and excessive agency.

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