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Model Context Protocol (MCP)
MCP
Definition
MCP defines a shared way for an AI application to discover and use capabilities exposed by a server, including tools and contextual resources. It concerns the connection and exchange, not how an agent must reason or which business actions it should be allowed to take.
Why it matters
A common protocol can reduce the need for separate connection patterns, but compatibility, permissions and trust still require attention. Not every agent uses MCP, and MCP alone does not guarantee a safe integration.
Example
Hypothetical example: a company exposes an approved document-search tool through an MCP server. A compatible assistant can request a search while the application and server enforce the relevant access rules.
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